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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,299 cc

Y891 DSFMOT history

Y891 DSF is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2023.

Y891 DSF 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 Oct 2023
Mileage
87,683 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,800 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y891 DSF
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y891 DSF was last recorded at 87,683 miles on 26 Sept 2023, 887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,796 miles · 3 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
887 miles
Average per year
2,800 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 87,683 miles
  • 2022 – 86,796 miles
  • 2021 – 85,697 miles
  • 2020 – 85,237 miles
  • 2019 – 84,013 miles
  • 2018 – 83,166 miles
  • 2017 – 82,035 miles
  • 2016 – 80,999 miles
  • 2015 – 79,871 miles
  • 2014 – 79,105 miles
  • 2013 – 75,528 miles
  • 2011 – 72,499 miles
  • 2010 – 65,905 miles
  • 2009 – 59,183 miles
  • 2008 – 50,989 miles
  • 2007 – 42,948 miles
  • 2006 – 38,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,683 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Steering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,683 miles (+887)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,683 miles
    Test number
    893371235412
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,796 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,796 miles
    Test number
    543338070155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,794 miles (+1,097)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,794 miles
    Test number
    198075975425
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/f floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/middle sill edge (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s/f floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass85,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    254955202459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,697 miles (+460)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,697 miles
    Test number
    203310320167
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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 inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass85,237 miles (+1,224)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    85,237 miles
    Test number
    392944317664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass84,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    255482315988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,013 miles (+847)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,013 miles
    Test number
    114904863675
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass83,166 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    83,166 miles
    Test number
    570686837512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail83,160 miles (+1,125)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,160 miles
    Test number
    467560831640
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,035 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    82,035 miles
    Test number
    898248755752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    555058752383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,999 miles (+1,128)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,999 miles
    Test number
    772180891140
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and inner sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass79,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    375448874835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,871 miles (+766)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    312795640759
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass79,105 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    636273394269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail79,105 miles (+3,577)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,105 miles
    Test number
    286718184258
    • FailureFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass75,528 miles (+3,029)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    75,528 miles
    Test number
    337042823420
    • NoteUnderside has slight corrosion

  19. Pass72,499 miles (+6,594)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,499 miles
    Test number
    575717081128
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNearside front antiroll bar D bush worn

  20. Pass65,905 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    65,905 miles
    Test number
    150889180109
    • AdvisorySteering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Fail65,905 miles (+6,722)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,905 miles
    Test number
    201197180117
    • 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 Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass59,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    59,183 miles
    Test number
    461409589154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,183 miles (+8,194)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,183 miles
    Test number
    671528989148
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

  24. Pass50,989 miles (+8,041)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    50,989 miles
    Test number
    900336488122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,948 miles
    Test number
    884822637035
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail42,948 miles (+4,880)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,948 miles
    Test number
    184382637408
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass38,068 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,068 miles
    Test number
    321257606028
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about Y891 DSF

Does Y891 DSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y891 DSF expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y891 DSF?
The MOT on Y891 DSF expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y891 DSF done?
Y891 DSF was recorded at 87,683 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2023, an average of 2,800 miles a year.
Has Y891 DSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y891 DSF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on Y891 DSF 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 Y891 DSF find?
Y891 DSF failed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2023 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing to floor; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to floor, and 5 more.

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