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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,299 cc

Y291 SDLMOT history

Y291 SDL is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 74,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

Y291 SDL blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
74,200 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 SDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 SDL was last recorded at 74,200 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
74,196 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
3,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 74,200 miles
  • 2024 – 73,711 miles
  • 2023 – 73,038 miles
  • 2022 – 72,157 miles
  • 2021 – 71,403 miles
  • 2020 – 70,848 miles
  • 2019 – 70,011 miles
  • 2018 – 68,934 miles
  • 2017 – 62,575 miles
  • 2016 – 58,072 miles
  • 2015 – 52,441 miles
  • 2014 – 47,760 miles
  • 2013 – 42,401 miles
  • 2012 – 36,356 miles
  • 2011 – 29,491 miles
  • 2010 – 21,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,200 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play/movement in both front suspension strut top mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in both McPherson strut tops

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front inner sills has surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,200 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,200 miles
    Test number
    605699528286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail74,196 miles (+485)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    702017359288
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    635558435178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail73,711 miles (+163)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,711 miles
    Test number
    854927848865
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass73,548 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    73,548 miles
    Test number
    785475857800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay/movement in both front suspension strut top mounts

  6. Fail73,532 miles (+494)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,532 miles
    Test number
    748209773889
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay/movement in both front suspension strut top mounts

  7. Pass73,038 miles (+881)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    73,038 miles
    Test number
    774081922376
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills slight corrosion

  8. Pass72,157 miles (+754)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    72,157 miles
    Test number
    601034345260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,403 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    71,403 miles
    Test number
    621253891494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail71,402 miles (+554)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    445964783136
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass70,848 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    592403214217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,845 miles (+834)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,845 miles
    Test number
    758567316970
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside rear inner wheel arch and both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass70,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    70,011 miles
    Test number
    585802279738
    • AdvisoryPlay in both McPherson strut tops

  14. Fail70,011 miles (+1,077)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,011 miles
    Test number
    229875361380
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside outer sill and offside front suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in both McPherson strut tops

  15. Pass68,934 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    68,934 miles
    Test number
    680016642092
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills has surface corrosion

  16. Fail68,933 miles (+6,358)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,933 miles
    Test number
    440590856977
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower arm mount (2.4.A.3)
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner sills has surface corrosion

  17. Pass62,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    488718801182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,575 miles (+4,503)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    336220435002
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faulty bulb or incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH front floor areas slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear inner sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment may need attention soon (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slightly cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass58,072 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    58,072 miles
    Test number
    713075793208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,063 miles (+5,622)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,063 miles
    Test number
    779738108787
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNail in n/s/r tyre

  21. Pass52,441 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    52,441 miles
    Test number
    249165385050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,397 miles (+4,637)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,397 miles
    Test number
    447333185077
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass47,760 miles (+5,359)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,760 miles
    Test number
    178916174026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,401 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    42,401 miles
    Test number
    315007563086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass36,356 miles (+6,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,356 miles
    Test number
    726085362001
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Pass29,491 miles (+8,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,491 miles
    Test number
    119596571431
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  27. Pass21,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    21,401 miles
    Test number
    420524980022
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Questions about Y291 SDL

Does Y291 SDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y291 SDL expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y291 SDL?
The MOT on Y291 SDL expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y291 SDL done?
Y291 SDL was recorded at 74,200 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 3,402 miles a year.
Has Y291 SDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 SDL has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y291 SDL 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 Y291 SDL find?
Y291 SDL passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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