
Ford KA
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc
Y879 GPUMOT history
Y879 GPU is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 25 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 31,442 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 31,442 mi
- At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,274 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y879 GPU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 25 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y879 GPU was last recorded at 31,442 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 2,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 29,228 miles · 24 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 2,214 miles
- Average per year
- 1,274 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 31,442 miles
- 2021 – 29,228 miles
- 2020 – 28,058 miles
- 2019 – 27,038 miles
- 2018 – 25,610 miles
- 2017 – 23,882 miles
- 2016 – 21,692 miles
- 2015 – 19,260 miles
- 2014 – 18,292 miles
- 2013 – 17,901 miles
- 2012 – 17,148 miles
- 2011 – 16,513 miles
- 2010 – 15,690 miles
- 2009 – 14,796 miles
- 2008 – 13,381 miles
- 2007 – 12,098 miles
- 2006 – 10,897 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass31,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 31,442 miles
- Test number
- 658424859816
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 838506340425
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass29,228 miles (+1,170)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 29,228 miles
- Test number
- 987354432489
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 28,058 miles
- Test number
- 848710627612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail28,058 miles (+1,020)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,058 miles
- Test number
- 346815225196
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass27,038 miles (+1,428)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 27,038 miles
- Test number
- 739850428554
- AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both rear axle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass25,610 miles (+1,728)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 25,610 miles
- Test number
- 115800631104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,882 miles (+13)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 23,882 miles
- Test number
- 157689979577
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail23,869 miles (+2,177)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,869 miles
- Test number
- 875738535315
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass21,692 miles (+2,432)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 21,692 miles
- Test number
- 721327466543
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,260 miles (+968)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 19,260 miles
- Test number
- 132821517725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,292 miles (+391)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 18,292 miles
- Test number
- 267815664256
- NoteSpare Wheel Insecure.
Pass17,901 miles (+753)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 17,901 miles
- Test number
- 216845573267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,148 miles (+635)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 17,148 miles
- Test number
- 846000152273
- 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)
Pass16,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 16,513 miles
- Test number
- 727741251240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,513 miles (+823)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,513 miles
- Test number
- 977001951263
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass15,690 miles (+894)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 15,690 miles
- Test number
- 200970850203
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoot load space was full of bags
Pass14,796 miles (+1,415)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 14,796 miles
- Test number
- 381377439234
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass13,381 miles (+1,283)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 13,381 miles
- Test number
- 310441548233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,098 miles (+1,201)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 12,098 miles
- Test number
- 352971947445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,897 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 10,897 miles
- Test number
- 540658036243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y879 GPU
- Does Y879 GPU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y879 GPU expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y879 GPU?
- The MOT on Y879 GPU expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y879 GPU done?
- Y879 GPU was recorded at 31,442 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 1,274 miles a year.
- Has Y879 GPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y879 GPU has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y879 GPU 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 Y879 GPU find?
- Y879 GPU passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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