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Ford KA

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y878 AUTMOT history

Y878 AUT is a red petrol Ford KA first used on 9 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 47,517 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

Y878 AUT red Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2026
Mileage
47,517 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 AUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y878 AUT was last recorded at 47,517 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,512 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,517 miles
  • 2025 – 47,512 miles
  • 2024 – 47,482 miles
  • 2023 – 47,398 miles
  • 2022 – 46,669 miles
  • 2021 – 45,197 miles
  • 2020 – 42,958 miles
  • 2019 – 42,950 miles
  • 2018 – 40,294 miles
  • 2017 – 34,772 miles
  • 2016 – 29,398 miles
  • 2015 – 26,100 miles
  • 2014 – 22,783 miles
  • 2013 – 19,670 miles
  • 2012 – 16,473 miles
  • 2011 – 14,170 miles
  • 2010 – 12,263 miles
  • 2009 – 10,654 miles
  • 2008 – 8,861 miles
  • 2007 – 6,853 miles
  • 2006 – 5,431 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail47,517 miles
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryHole in n/s wingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySeveral areas of underbody corrosion

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Offside Front tyre cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear top shock absorber mount has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail47,517 miles (+5)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,517 miles
    Test number
    152126163953
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHole in n/s wing
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of underbody corrosion

  2. Pass47,512 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,512 miles
    Test number
    176040064154
    • AdvisoryHole in n/s wing
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of under body corrosion

  3. Fail47,512 miles (+30)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,512 miles
    Test number
    742111723116
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHole in n/s wing
    • AdvisorySeveral areas of under body corrosion

  4. Pass47,482 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    47,482 miles
    Test number
    214367474897
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking

  5. Fail47,480 miles (+82)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,480 miles
    Test number
    364890122911
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking

  6. Pass47,398 miles (+729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    47,398 miles
    Test number
    878205178554
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear metal brake pipe bracket has heavy surface corrosion around it.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,669 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    46,669 miles
    Test number
    401732557961
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top shock absorber mount has slight play

  8. Fail46,662 miles (+1,465)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,662 miles
    Test number
    964858636144
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear top shock absorber mount has slight play

  9. Pass45,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    45,197 miles
    Test number
    510341970149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail45,197 miles (+2,239)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,197 miles
    Test number
    906516774292
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor in centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass42,958 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    42,958 miles
    Test number
    300828214611
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail42,958 miles (+8)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,958 miles
    Test number
    604673585136
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill inside door (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail42,950 miles (+2,656)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,950 miles
    Test number
    797879998852
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass40,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    40,294 miles
    Test number
    724802576168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail40,294 miles (+5,522)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,294 miles
    Test number
    690723303746
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  16. Pass34,772 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    34,772 miles
    Test number
    526362332431
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge (0mm)

  17. Fail34,771 miles (+5,373)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,771 miles
    Test number
    610962540698
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge (0mm)

  18. Pass29,398 miles (+3,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    29,398 miles
    Test number
    842486436597
    • 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)

  19. Pass26,100 miles (+3,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    26,100 miles
    Test number
    677329565130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass22,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,783 miles
    Test number
    255915074123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,783 miles (+3,113)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,783 miles
    Test number
    287824674163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass19,670 miles (+3,197)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    19,670 miles
    Test number
    257432763461
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBonnet stay rod missing
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished and cracked

  23. Fail16,473 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    147173462115
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass16,473 miles (+2,303)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    16,473 miles
    Test number
    495073662145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,170 miles (+1,907)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    14,170 miles
    Test number
    315965561106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3mm

  26. Pass12,263 miles (+1,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    12,263 miles
    Test number
    492380260143
    • 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)

  27. Pass10,654 miles (+1,793)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    10,654 miles
    Test number
    950949859138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,861 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    8,861 miles
    Test number
    991922068150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass6,853 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    6,853 miles
    Test number
    460295437129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  30. Fail6,853 miles (+1,422)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,853 miles
    Test number
    703665037184
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  31. Pass5,431 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    5,431 miles
    Test number
    103785936116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 AUT

Does Y878 AUT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y878 AUT expired on 30 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y878 AUT?
The MOT on Y878 AUT expired on 30 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y878 AUT done?
Y878 AUT was recorded at 47,517 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,091 miles a year.
Has Y878 AUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 AUT has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y878 AUT 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 Y878 AUT find?
Y878 AUT failed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 major defect and 4 advisories: seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill corroded and holed; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.

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