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Ford KA

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y878 MGUMOT history

Y878 MGU is a green petrol Ford KA first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 80,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

Y878 MGU green Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
80,740 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 MGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,299 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 MGU was last recorded at 80,740 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 515 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,225 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
515 miles
Average per year
2,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,740 miles
  • 2024 – 80,225 miles
  • 2023 – 79,070 miles
  • 2022 – 78,844 miles
  • 2021 – 78,069 miles
  • 2020 – 77,517 miles
  • 2019 – 76,413 miles
  • 2018 – 74,402 miles
  • 2017 – 72,790 miles
  • 2016 – 70,800 miles
  • 2015 – 68,599 miles
  • 2014 – 65,418 miles
  • 2013 – 61,875 miles
  • 2012 – 58,800 miles
  • 2011 – 54,191 miles
  • 2010 – 50,335 miles
  • 2009 – 46,118 miles
  • 2008 – 42,184 miles
  • 2007 – 37,019 miles
  • 2006 – 32,394 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,740 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,740 miles (+515)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    80,740 miles
    Test number
    510560823291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass80,225 miles (+507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,225 miles
    Test number
    936361779577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass79,718 miles (+648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    79,718 miles
    Test number
    796268258786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass79,070 miles (+226)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    79,070 miles
    Test number
    745914214276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass78,844 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,844 miles
    Test number
    732448227135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,069 miles (+552)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,069 miles
    Test number
    205346317249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass77,517 miles (+1,104)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    77,517 miles
    Test number
    683269812131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,413 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,413 miles
    Test number
    661013058758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,402 miles (+1,612)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    74,402 miles
    Test number
    861728382847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,790 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,790 miles
    Test number
    900283253631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,800 miles (+2,201)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,800 miles
    Test number
    724002911510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,599 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    68,599 miles
    Test number
    285990045055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,418 miles (+3,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    65,418 miles
    Test number
    385750234014
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass61,875 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,875 miles
    Test number
    995161633050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,800 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,800 miles
    Test number
    718313432022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,191 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,191 miles
    Test number
    345533931053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,335 miles (+4,217)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,335 miles
    Test number
    964157920058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,118 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,118 miles
    Test number
    173319829018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,184 miles (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    42,184 miles
    Test number
    812790738074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,019 miles (+4,625)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    37,019 miles
    Test number
    241239337019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,394 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    32,394 miles
    Test number
    451889036037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail32,394 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,394 miles
    Test number
    302449136088
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about Y878 MGU

Does Y878 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 MGU is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y878 MGU?
The MOT on Y878 MGU is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 MGU done?
Y878 MGU was recorded at 80,740 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 2,440 miles a year.
Has Y878 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 MGU has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2006.
Has the mileage on Y878 MGU 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 MGU find?
Y878 MGU passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and chassis rail.

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