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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

K18 LJKMOT history

K18 LJK is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Nov 2010. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

K18 LJK black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
66,785 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 LJK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
30 Nov 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 LJK was last recorded at 66,785 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 4,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,013 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,772 miles
Average per year
2,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,785 miles
  • 2024 – 62,013 miles
  • 2023 – 56,985 miles
  • 2022 – 55,490 miles
  • 2021 – 54,128 miles
  • 2020 – 51,355 miles
  • 2019 – 48,372 miles
  • 2017 – 46,469 miles
  • 2016 – 39,648 miles
  • 2015 – 38,273 miles
  • 2014 – 34,455 miles
  • 2013 – 33,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,785 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin is corroded

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Nov 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,785 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    66,785 miles
    Test number
    894930176159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin is corroded

  2. Fail66,785 miles (+4,772)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,785 miles
    Test number
    115898331768
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin is corroded

  3. Pass62,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    462785211943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail62,013 miles (+5,028)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,013 miles
    Test number
    168292416557
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass56,985 miles (+1,495)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    951455496387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass55,490 miles (+1,362)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    55,490 miles
    Test number
    485178359044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,128 miles (+2,773)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    54,128 miles
    Test number
    716483441736
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass51,355 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    51,355 miles
    Test number
    312361554444
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail51,355 miles (+2,983)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,355 miles
    Test number
    672083435749
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass48,372 miles (+281)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,372 miles
    Test number
    283085794130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    48,091 miles
    Test number
    695047303085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear backbox of exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked in corner

  12. Fail48,091 miles (+1,622)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,091 miles
    Test number
    587048760405
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear backbox of exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryRear number plate cracked in corner

  13. Pass46,469 miles (+6,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    46,469 miles
    Test number
    200064896766
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inside edge

  14. Pass39,648 miles (+1,375)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    708111005832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (7.1.2)

  15. Pass38,273 miles (+3,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    38,273 miles
    Test number
    568349105225
    • 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)

  16. Pass34,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    34,455 miles
    Test number
    967780064168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail34,455 miles (+1,243)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,455 miles
    Test number
    385188154102
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass33,212 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    33,212 miles
    Test number
    418492323420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about K18 LJK

Does K18 LJK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 LJK is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on K18 LJK?
The MOT on K18 LJK is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 LJK done?
K18 LJK was recorded at 66,785 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 2,772 miles a year.
Has K18 LJK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 LJK has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 LJK 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 K18 LJK find?
K18 LJK passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also 2mm, and 2 more.

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