
Ford KA
Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc
Y272 NBNMOT history
Y272 NBN is a gold petrol Ford KA first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 43,898 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 43,898 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,676 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y272 NBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Gold
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y272 NBN was last recorded at 43,898 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 3,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 40,682 miles · 4 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,216 miles
- Average per year
- 1,676 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 43,898 miles
- 2025 – 40,682 miles
- 2024 – 37,723 miles
- 2023 – 35,174 miles
- 2022 – 31,792 miles
- 2021 – 29,478 miles
- 2020 – 28,415 miles
- 2019 – 26,911 miles
- 2018 – 25,847 miles
- 2017 – 24,629 miles
- 2015 – 24,514 miles
- 2014 – 22,065 miles
- 2013 – 17,971 miles
- 2012 – 15,687 miles
- 2011 – 15,447 miles
- 2010 – 15,214 miles
- 2009 – 13,381 miles
- 2008 – 12,827 miles
- 2007 – 11,521 miles
- 2006 – 9,906 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers wornRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryBoth front floor to sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryLift in both front strut top mountsRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryMinor oil leaks
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer sill corroded
- AdvisorySigns of possible coolant leak
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.
Minor oil leak
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Both rear axle bushes slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Slight corrosion on both rear coil springs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Both front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Slight corrosion on nearside rear coil spring
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass43,898 miles (+3,216)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 43,898 miles
- Test number
- 554472345829
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers worn
- AdvisoryBoth front floor to sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes worn
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryLift in both front strut top mounts
- AdvisoryMinor oil leaks
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner and outer sill corroded
- AdvisorySigns of possible coolant leak
Pass40,682 miles12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 40,682 miles
- Test number
- 991757641247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly worn
- AdvisoryBoth front floor to sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes slightly worn
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion on outer sills
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear sills
- AdvisoryLift / movement in both front strut top mounts
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
- AdvisorySlight coolant leak
Fail40,682 miles (+2,959)1 repaired12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,682 miles
- Test number
- 954416820982
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly worn
- AdvisoryBoth front floor to sills corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes slightly worn
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryCorrosion on outer sills
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear sills
- AdvisoryLift / movement in both front strut top mounts
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
- AdvisorySlight coolant leak
Pass37,723 miles (+2,549)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 37,723 miles
- Test number
- 162223347567
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers worn
- AdvisoryCorrosion on both rear sill lips
- AdvisoryLift in both front strut top mounts
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear coil springs
Pass35,174 miles (+3,382)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 35,174 miles
- Test number
- 625055194115
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers worn
- AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes slightly worn
- AdvisoryLift in both front strut top mounts
- AdvisoryMinor oil leak
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on both rear coil springs
Pass31,792 miles (+2,314)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 31,792 miles
- Test number
- 560903670242
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly damaged
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs slightly corroded
- AdvisoryLift in offside front strut top
- AdvisorySlight play in both rear axle bushes
Pass29,478 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 29,478 miles
- Test number
- 682291895523
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly damaged
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn inner edges
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm back bush slightly displaced
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on nearside rear coil spring
- AdvisorySlight lift in both front strut top mounts
Fail29,476 miles (+1,061)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,476 miles
- Test number
- 849007867326
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front bottom ball joint dust covers slightly damaged
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn inner edges
- AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly worn
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm back bush slightly displaced
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on nearside rear coil spring
- AdvisorySlight lift in both front strut top mounts
Pass28,415 miles (+1,504)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 28,415 miles
- Test number
- 987774793658
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside front bottom ball joint dust cover slightly damaged
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on nearside rear coil spring
- AdvisorySlight lift in both front strut top mounts
Pass26,911 miles (+1,064)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 26,911 miles
- Test number
- 701403937884
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside front strut has slight lift in the top mounting
Pass25,847 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 25,847 miles
- Test number
- 233278003556
- AdvisoryNearside front bottom ball joint dust cover repaired by silicon
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm bush slightly displaced / deteriorated
Fail25,845 miles (+1,216)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,845 miles
- Test number
- 704442727483
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBattery strap slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside front bottom ball joint dust cover repaired by silicon
- AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm bush slightly displaced / deteriorated
Pass24,629 miles (+115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 24,629 miles
- Test number
- 451575455858
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt silicon repair (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bonding lifting (2.4.G.2)
Pass24,514 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 24,514 miles
- Test number
- 187981155414
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail24,514 miles (+2,449)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,514 miles
- Test number
- 319271655014
- Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass22,065 miles (+4,094)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 22,065 miles
- Test number
- 626114864048
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass17,971 miles (+2,284)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 17,971 miles
- Test number
- 148323443055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,687 miles (+240)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 15,687 miles
- Test number
- 227362552013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,447 miles (+233)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 15,447 miles
- Test number
- 839295751063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,214 miles (+1,833)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 15,214 miles
- Test number
- 714228950044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,381 miles (+554)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 13,381 miles
- Test number
- 621732359091
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass12,827 miles (+1,306)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 12,827 miles
- Test number
- 504591768007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass11,521 miles (+1,615)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 11,521 miles
- Test number
- 482755357093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,906 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 9,906 miles
- Test number
- 432386756042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y272 NBN
- Does Y272 NBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y272 NBN is valid until 15 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y272 NBN?
- The MOT on Y272 NBN is valid until 15 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y272 NBN done?
- Y272 NBN was recorded at 43,898 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 1,676 miles a year.
- Has Y272 NBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y272 NBN has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y272 NBN 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 Y272 NBN find?
- Y272 NBN passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 12 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; power steering component has slight seepage from a component; suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, and 9 more.
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