# HT52DTO — FORD KA MOT History & Vehicle Check

HT52DTO is a Blue FORD KA, Petrol (1299cc), first registered 2003-01-24. This page summarises its DVSA MOT test history and current MOT status.

Further information for HT52DTO — including road tax (VED) status and cost, running costs, fuel economy, insurance group and more — is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/.

## Vehicle details

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Registration | HT52DTO |
| Make | FORD |
| Model | KA |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine size | 1299cc |
| First registered | 2003-01-24 |

## MOT status

- Current MOT: Expired or not valid
- MOT expiry date: 2021-11-18 00:00:00

## MOT test summary

- Total tests: 18
- Passes: 15
- Fails: 3
- Pass rate: 83.33%
- Total defects recorded: 51

## MOT test history

| Date | Result | Mileage | Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-11-19 09:14:52 | PASSED | 51,818 MI | 2021-11-18 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-11 16:18:56 | PASSED | 48,875 MI | 2021-01-10 00:00:00 |
| 2019-07-11 12:43:38 | FAILED | 48,875 MI | — |
| 2018-07-11 13:30:50 | PASSED | 45,319 MI | 2019-07-10 00:00:00 |
| 2018-07-10 13:13:29 | FAILED | 45,819 MI | — |
| 2017-02-22 16:39:07 | PASSED | 41,252 MI | 2018-02-21 00:00:00 |
| 2016-01-25 13:08:13 | PASSED | 39,402 MI | 2017-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2015-01-30 09:25:49 | PASSED | 38,861 MI | 2016-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2014-01-24 13:13:12 | PASSED | 37,869 MI | 2015-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2013-01-16 09:41:30 | PASSED | 35,832 MI | 2014-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2012-01-20 12:27:01 | PASSED | 35,240 MI | 2013-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2011-01-28 12:59:59 | PASSED | 31,212 MI | 2012-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2010-01-21 09:12:35 | PASSED | 29,872 MI | 2011-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2009-01-19 11:37:30 | PASSED | 27,970 MI | 2010-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2008-01-17 13:39:05 | PASSED | 27,191 MI | 2009-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2007-01-17 07:39:31 | PASSED | 26,082 MI | 2008-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2006-02-10 17:10:33 | PASSED | 25,603 MI | 2007-02-09 00:00:00 |
| 2006-02-07 17:39:19 | FAILED | 25,603 MI | — |

### Defects and advisories

**2020-11-19 09:14:52 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

**2019-07-11 16:18:56 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MINOR: Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

**2019-07-11 12:43:38 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MINOR: Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

**2018-07-11 13:30:50 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Front Bumper to offside front semi-insecure.
- ADVISORY: Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
- ADVISORY: Brake pedal feel poor and has a spongy feel to it.
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive Gear selector oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Both headlamp lenses in poor condition and beam pattern poor and only just visible.
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive 5th gear cover oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

**2018-07-10 13:13:29 (FAILED)**

- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive Gear selector oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Both headlamp lenses in poor condition and beam pattern poor and only just visible.
- ADVISORY: Brake pedal feel poor and has a spongy feel to it.
- ADVISORY: Corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.
- ADVISORY: Front Bumper to offside front semi-insecure.
- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear pivot bush split and perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- ADVISORY: Oil leak, but not excessive 5th gear cover oil seal leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Excess play in strut top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Excess play in strut top mount. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MAJOR: Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link arm upper balljoint grease cover split and perished. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MINOR: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link arm lower balljoint grease cover perishing. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MINOR: Brake master cylinder below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

**2017-02-22 16:39:07 (PASSED)**

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

**2016-01-25 13:08:13 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2014-01-24 13:13:12 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- ADVISORY: Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

**2011-01-28 12:59:59 (PASSED)**

- ADVISORY: Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

**2006-02-07 17:39:19 (FAILED)**

- FAIL: Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

## Full vehicle report

A free MOT and vehicle check for HT52DTO is available at https://motorscan.co.uk/car/HT52DTO. The premium Motorscan report additionally covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off category, stolen / scrapped / exported markers, mileage anomalies, previous keepers, plate and colour changes, and a market valuation — using official DVLA and DVSA data.

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Source: Motorscan (https://motorscan.co.uk) using official DVSA MOT data. Page generated 2026-07-22.