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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

Y5 YREMOT history

Y5 YRE is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 52,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

Y5 YRE red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
52,734 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 YRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 YRE was last recorded at 52,734 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,727 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
2,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,734 miles
  • 2025 – 51,131 miles
  • 2024 – 49,408 miles
  • 2023 – 47,461 miles
  • 2021 – 44,279 miles
  • 2020 – 42,821 miles
  • 2019 – 40,705 miles
  • 2018 – 36,777 miles
  • 2017 – 30,910 miles
  • 2016 – 26,733 miles
  • 2015 – 22,356 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,734 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

14 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,734 miles (+7)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    52,734 miles
    Test number
    217740894417
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail52,727 miles (+1,596)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,727 miles
    Test number
    582697652741
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass51,131 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,131 miles
    Test number
    265311694782
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail51,131 miles (+1,723)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,131 miles
    Test number
    465165178810
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass49,408 miles (+32)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    49,408 miles
    Test number
    306532000926
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and loose (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Fail49,376 miles (+1,915)1 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    683851862894
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and loose (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass47,461 miles (+3,182)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    47,461 miles
    Test number
    992274063899
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • 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 Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass44,279 miles (+1,458)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,279 miles
    Test number
    818324145679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass42,821 miles (+2,116)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    42,821 miles
    Test number
    822009036756
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn very close to legal limit.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass40,705 miles (+3,928)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    40,705 miles
    Test number
    979788851152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,777 miles (+5,867)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    36,777 miles
    Test number
    580952856084
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear suspension bump stop broken
    • AdvisoryRear section exhaust outer casing corroded
  12. Pass30,910 miles (+4,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    30,910 miles
    Test number
    337273786309
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront pads and discs worn
  13. Pass26,733 miles (+4,377)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,733 miles
    Test number
    641404723614
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing deteriorated
  14. Pass22,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    22,356 miles
    Test number
    149324405264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 YRE

Does Y5 YRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 YRE is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 YRE?
The MOT on Y5 YRE is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 YRE done?
Y5 YRE was recorded at 52,734 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,757 miles a year.
Has Y5 YRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 YRE has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y5 YRE 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 Y5 YRE find?
Y5 YRE passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both faded; nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front exhaust mounting defective, and 3 more.

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