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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y874 BKLMOT history

Y874 BKL is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 7 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 45,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.

Y874 BKL silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
45,641 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y874 BKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y874 BKL was last recorded at 45,641 miles on 21 May 2025, 119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,522 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
119 miles
Average per year
1,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,641 miles
  • 2024 – 45,522 miles
  • 2023 – 45,462 miles
  • 2022 – 45,354 miles
  • 2021 – 45,190 miles
  • 2020 – 44,916 miles
  • 2019 – 43,327 miles
  • 2018 – 41,682 miles
  • 2017 – 39,961 miles
  • 2016 – 38,552 miles
  • 2015 – 36,780 miles
  • 2014 – 35,205 miles
  • 2013 – 33,469 miles
  • 2012 – 31,775 miles
  • 2011 – 29,755 miles
  • 2010 – 27,881 miles
  • 2009 – 25,468 miles
  • 2008 – 23,025 miles
  • 2007 – 20,409 miles
  • 2006 – 17,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail45,641 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Interior mirror missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside rear tyre cracking on inner shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail45,641 miles (+119)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,641 miles
    Test number
    807740166520
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass45,522 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    181538963730
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking on inner shoulder

  3. Fail45,522 miles (+60)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,522 miles
    Test number
    211207256244
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre cracking on inner shoulder

  4. Pass45,462 miles (+108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    45,462 miles
    Test number
    267109121113
    • AdvisoryFront number plate starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside mirror cracked but function is not impaired
    • AdvisoryVehicle is heavily undersealed making assessment difficult

  5. Pass45,354 miles (+164)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,354 miles
    Test number
    728207471972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,190 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2022
    Odometer
    45,190 miles
    Test number
    407593674713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass44,916 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    44,916 miles
    Test number
    546231903311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,327 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    43,327 miles
    Test number
    958931609745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass41,682 miles (+1,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    41,682 miles
    Test number
    956612599459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass39,961 miles (+1,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    39,961 miles
    Test number
    197148750721
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both outer sills

  11. Pass38,552 miles (+1,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    38,552 miles
    Test number
    307151649419
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to both inner and outer sills

  12. Pass36,780 miles (+1,575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,780 miles
    Test number
    478814535177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass35,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    35,205 miles
    Test number
    788326034159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail35,205 miles (+1,736)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,205 miles
    Test number
    908943934115
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass33,469 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,469 miles
    Test number
    738387423115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,775 miles
    Test number
    768576532126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,775 miles (+2,020)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,775 miles
    Test number
    238406832112
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass29,755 miles (+1,874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,755 miles
    Test number
    588123621196
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass27,881 miles (+2,413)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    27,881 miles
    Test number
    270941430464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass25,468 miles (+2,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,468 miles
    Test number
    642322939145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass23,025 miles (+2,616)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    23,025 miles
    Test number
    781698328187
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack nearside drumstick

  22. Pass20,409 miles (+3,050)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2008
    Odometer
    20,409 miles
    Test number
    280908527104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in steerig rack

  23. Pass17,359 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    17,359 miles
    Test number
    394055616126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y874 BKL

Does Y874 BKL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y874 BKL expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y874 BKL?
The MOT on Y874 BKL expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y874 BKL done?
Y874 BKL was recorded at 45,641 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 1,483 miles a year.
Has Y874 BKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y874 BKL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on Y874 BKL 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 Y874 BKL find?
Y874 BKL failed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 4 major defects: offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill; offside front subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer door sill, and 2 more.

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