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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y297 XKMMOT history

Y297 XKM is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 61,135 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

Y297 XKM blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,135 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 XKM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 XKM was last recorded at 61,135 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,250 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,885 miles
Average per year
1,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,135 miles
  • 2025 – 57,250 miles
  • 2021 – 57,228 miles
  • 2020 – 56,628 miles
  • 2019 – 54,988 miles
  • 2018 – 49,577 miles
  • 2017 – 47,952 miles
  • 2016 – 41,786 miles
  • 2015 – 36,039 miles
  • 2014 – 28,228 miles
  • 2013 – 26,402 miles
  • 2012 – 26,102 miles
  • 2011 – 25,852 miles
  • 2010 – 25,449 miles
  • 2009 – 25,127 miles
  • 2008 – 24,809 miles
  • 2007 – 24,475 miles
  • 2006 – 23,439 miles
  • 2005 – 21,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,135 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,135 miles (+3,885)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,135 miles
    Test number
    537155267771
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides, sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass57,250 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    551008540301
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. Pass57,228 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    57,228 miles
    Test number
    671230216839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail57,226 miles (+598)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    103221591095
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass56,628 miles (+1,640)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,628 miles
    Test number
    277149343356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,988 miles (+5,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,988 miles
    Test number
    601545941856
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to nearside rear inner and outer sill panels
  7. Pass49,577 miles (+1,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    49,577 miles
    Test number
    738622072016
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside outer sill panel
  8. Pass47,952 miles (+6,166)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    47,952 miles
    Test number
    204847801402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,786 miles (+5,747)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,786 miles
    Test number
    342139431183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass36,039 miles (+7,811)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,039 miles
    Test number
    596881385180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass28,228 miles (+1,826)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    28,228 miles
    Test number
    226093884110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
  12. Pass26,402 miles (+300)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,402 miles
    Test number
    747124063129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,102 miles (+250)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    26,102 miles
    Test number
    399028382147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,852 miles (+403)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    25,852 miles
    Test number
    729780181148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass25,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    25,449 miles
    Test number
    324165260139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail25,449 miles (+322)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,449 miles
    Test number
    924145760114
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass25,127 miles (+318)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,127 miles
    Test number
    713229769107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,809 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,809 miles
    Test number
    412346088198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,475 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    24,475 miles
    Test number
    330634887112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,439 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,439 miles
    Test number
    273767286491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    21,462 miles
    Test number
    213385085148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 XKM

Does Y297 XKM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 XKM is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 XKM?
The MOT on Y297 XKM is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 XKM done?
Y297 XKM was recorded at 61,135 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,907 miles a year.
Has Y297 XKM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 XKM has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on Y297 XKM 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 Y297 XKM find?
Y297 XKM passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear; front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides, sills.

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