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Ford KA

Maroon · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y308 NBFMOT history

Y308 NBF is a maroon petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 51,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2024.

Y308 NBF maroon Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2024
Mileage
51,544 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y308 NBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y308 NBF was last recorded at 51,544 miles on 14 Mar 2024, 3,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,453 miles · 10 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
3,091 miles
Average per year
2,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 51,544 miles
  • 2023 – 48,453 miles
  • 2022 – 44,339 miles
  • 2021 – 42,129 miles
  • 2020 – 40,742 miles
  • 2019 – 39,232 miles
  • 2018 – 37,859 miles
  • 2017 – 35,795 miles
  • 2016 – 33,685 miles
  • 2015 – 32,079 miles
  • 2014 – 30,322 miles
  • 2013 – 29,094 miles
  • 2012 – 27,329 miles
  • 2011 – 26,608 miles
  • 2010 – 25,679 miles
  • 2009 – 23,435 miles
  • 2008 – 20,151 miles
  • 2007 – 17,398 miles
  • 2006 – 14,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail51,544 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fuel filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Both front strut top bushes have play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front washers want cleaning out turned to jell

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under side of car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most bush (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail51,544 miles (+3,091)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,544 miles
    Test number
    472927311983
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fuel filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  2. Pass48,453 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,453 miles
    Test number
    733511337797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail48,371 miles (+4,032)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,371 miles
    Test number
    475051765019
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass44,339 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,339 miles
    Test number
    832919953175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail44,332 miles (+2,203)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,332 miles
    Test number
    175702401861
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass42,129 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,129 miles
    Test number
    824142082162
    • AdvisoryFront Both front strut top bushes have play
    • AdvisoryFront washers want cleaning out turned to jell

  7. Fail42,114 miles (+1,372)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,114 miles
    Test number
    646280202325
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Both front strut top bushes have play
    • AdvisoryFront washers want cleaning out turned to jell

  8. Pass40,742 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    40,742 miles
    Test number
    834599804570
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Fail40,742 miles (+1,510)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,742 miles
    Test number
    771174888694
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass39,232 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    39,232 miles
    Test number
    329487610910
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail39,224 miles (+1,365)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,224 miles
    Test number
    301951843954
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All under side of car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass37,859 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    37,859 miles
    Test number
    294925918434
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail37,851 miles (+2,056)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,851 miles
    Test number
    455683676152
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor to sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass35,795 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,795 miles
    Test number
    198793722471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor weak (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail35,785 miles (+2,100)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,785 miles
    Test number
    500035906950
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear most bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion Floor weak (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass33,685 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,685 miles
    Test number
    445723139112
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail33,671 miles (+1,592)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,671 miles
    Test number
    363670240814
    • FailureNearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly Both (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass32,079 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,079 miles
    Test number
    105911575071
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Fail32,068 miles (+1,746)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,068 miles
    Test number
    188876165439
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass30,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    30,322 miles
    Test number
    918468674018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail30,322 miles (+1,228)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,322 miles
    Test number
    748768574004
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass29,094 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    29,094 miles
    Test number
    195500783013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    27,329 miles
    Test number
    397129162004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,329 miles (+721)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,329 miles
    Test number
    395249062079
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  25. Pass26,608 miles (+929)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    26,608 miles
    Test number
    846356571074
    • NoteBoth front wiperblades split.

  26. Pass25,679 miles (+2,244)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,679 miles
    Test number
    901348770050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,435 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,435 miles
    Test number
    184470579041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail23,435 miles (+3,284)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,435 miles
    Test number
    191479469493
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass20,151 miles (+2,753)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,151 miles
    Test number
    393183178043
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass17,398 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,398 miles
    Test number
    120746477064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass14,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,632 miles
    Test number
    611903386090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y308 NBF

Does Y308 NBF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y308 NBF expired on 26 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y308 NBF?
The MOT on Y308 NBF expired on 26 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y308 NBF done?
Y308 NBF was recorded at 51,544 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2024, an average of 2,054 miles a year.
Has Y308 NBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y308 NBF has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on Y308 NBF 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 Y308 NBF find?
Y308 NBF failed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2024 with 2 major defects and 1 minor defect: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength fuel filler; power steering component leaking; power steering fluid level below minimum.

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