
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
Pass57,228 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 57,228 miles
- Test number
- 671230216839
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass56,628 miles (+1,640)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 56,628 miles
- Test number
- 277149343356
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
Pass47,952 miles (+6,166)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 47,952 miles
- Test number
- 204847801402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,786 miles (+5,747)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 41,786 miles
- Test number
- 342139431183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,039 miles (+7,811)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 36,039 miles
- Test number
- 596881385180
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass26,402 miles (+300)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 26,402 miles
- Test number
- 747124063129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,102 miles (+250)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 26,102 miles
- Test number
- 399028382147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,852 miles (+403)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 25,852 miles
- Test number
- 729780181148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,449 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 25,449 miles
- Test number
- 324165260139
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass25,127 miles (+318)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 25,127 miles
- Test number
- 713229769107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,809 miles (+334)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 24,809 miles
- Test number
- 412346088198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,475 miles (+1,036)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 24,475 miles
- Test number
- 330634887112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,439 miles (+1,977)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 23,439 miles
- Test number
- 273767286491
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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