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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y232 MDNMOT history

Y232 MDN is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 28 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 54,256 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

Y232 MDN red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2024
Mileage
54,256 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,551 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y232 MDN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y232 MDN was last recorded at 54,256 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 440 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,816 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
440 miles
Average per year
1,551 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,256 miles
  • 2022 – 53,816 miles
  • 2021 – 53,089 miles
  • 2020 – 52,312 miles
  • 2019 – 51,290 miles
  • 2018 – 50,454 miles
  • 2017 – 49,378 miles
  • 2016 – 48,828 miles
  • 2015 – 47,996 miles
  • 2014 – 46,829 miles
  • 2013 – 45,275 miles
  • 2012 – 43,706 miles
  • 2011 – 41,904 miles
  • 2010 – 39,874 miles
  • 2009 – 37,485 miles
  • 2008 – 33,867 miles
  • 2007 – 30,133 miles
  • 2006 – 27,168 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,256 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,256 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,256 miles
    Test number
    942094662635
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail54,256 miles (+440)4 major3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,256 miles
    Test number
    349082607085
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,816 miles (+727)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,816 miles
    Test number
    891247112605
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass53,089 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    53,089 miles
    Test number
    689424630176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass52,312 miles (+1,022)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    52,312 miles
    Test number
    380750920646
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,290 miles
    Test number
    464528594313
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail51,290 miles (+836)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,290 miles
    Test number
    371810268271
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,454 miles (+1,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,454 miles
    Test number
    392492931570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass49,378 miles (+550)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    49,378 miles
    Test number
    513015754726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass48,828 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,828 miles
    Test number
    488242672887
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Fail48,827 miles (+831)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,827 miles
    Test number
    418200869301
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass47,996 miles (+1,167)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,996 miles
    Test number
    155185525148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,829 miles (+1,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,829 miles
    Test number
    596613134161
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,275 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    139957723121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,706 miles (+1,802)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    43,706 miles
    Test number
    388081832131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre has cracks in sidewall

  16. Pass41,904 miles (+2,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    41,904 miles
    Test number
    929072031140
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail39,874 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,874 miles
    Test number
    543221710113
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass39,874 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    39,874 miles
    Test number
    770161410117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,485 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,485 miles
    Test number
    763466629164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,867 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,867 miles
    Test number
    453775638152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,133 miles (+2,965)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,133 miles
    Test number
    414772907104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,168 miles
    Test number
    192439886040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y232 MDN

Does Y232 MDN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y232 MDN expired on 21 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y232 MDN?
The MOT on Y232 MDN expired on 21 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y232 MDN done?
Y232 MDN was recorded at 54,256 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 1,551 miles a year.
Has Y232 MDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y232 MDN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y232 MDN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y232 MDN find?
Y232 MDN passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with 3 advisories: brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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