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Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,599 cc

K18 STDMOT history

K18 STD is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

K18 STD blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2023
Mileage
76,764 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 STD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,599 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2023
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 STD was last recorded at 76,764 miles on 20 May 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Dec 2016: 57,380 miles, lower than 148,251 miles on 15 Aug 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,764 miles · 13 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,764 miles
  • 2021 – 73,170 miles
  • 2019 – 73,156 miles
  • 2018 – 65,386 miles
  • 2017 – 63,190 miles
  • 2016 – 57,380 miles
  • 2015 – 148,251 miles
  • 2014 – 53,775 miles
  • 2013 – 53,143 miles
  • 2012 – 49,968 miles
  • 2011 – 42,266 miles
  • 2010 – 37,983 miles
  • 2009 – 33,752 miles
  • 2008 – 31,973 miles
  • 2007 – 26,149 miles
  • 2006 – 17,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,764 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pedal / bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door handle 50% broken (6.2.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,764 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    76,764 miles
    Test number
    690507985515
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pedal / bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail76,764 miles (+3,594)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,764 miles
    Test number
    683746172615
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake pedal / bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,170 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    73,170 miles
    Test number
    682307173580
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded

  4. Pass73,156 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,156 miles
    Test number
    654596903410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail73,156 miles (+7,770)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,156 miles
    Test number
    884163299844
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass65,386 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,386 miles
    Test number
    228354266262
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail65,385 miles (+2,195)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    969261408197
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass63,190 miles (+119)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,190 miles
    Test number
    284211453754
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door handle 50% broken (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail63,071 miles (+5,691)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,071 miles
    Test number
    140969887660
    • FailureCentral Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed drivers door handle 50% broken (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass57,380 miles (-90,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,380 miles
    Test number
    592801178357
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front topskock mount has slight play

  11. Pass148,251 miles (+94,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    148,251 miles
    Test number
    387337825491
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass53,775 miles (+632)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,775 miles
    Test number
    365320314494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass53,143 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,143 miles
    Test number
    797832933241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail53,143 miles (+3,175)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,143 miles
    Test number
    328172933437
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass49,968 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    49,968 miles
    Test number
    299933162206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r/ tyre slightly mishapen

  16. Fail49,968 miles (+7,702)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,968 miles
    Test number
    698803562276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r/ tyre slightly mishapen

  17. Pass42,266 miles (+59)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    42,266 miles
    Test number
    926533961295
    • NoteInner edge of nearside rear tyre worn

  18. Fail42,207 miles (+4,224)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,207 miles
    Test number
    239586451250
    • DangerousOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteInner edge of nearside rear tyre worn

  19. Pass37,983 miles (+4,231)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,983 miles
    Test number
    192101960241
    • NoteSome distortion of nearside front tyre.

  20. Pass33,752 miles (+1,779)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    33,752 miles
    Test number
    822133919257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,973 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    611722418280
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

  22. Pass31,973 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    853492318207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,149 miles
    Test number
    151186137281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail26,149 miles (+8,879)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,149 miles
    Test number
    832226237294
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass17,270 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,270 miles
    Test number
    614887136273
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriorate

  26. Fail17,268 miles4 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,268 miles
    Test number
    412836036216
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • DangerousWiring is wrapped around throttle pedal
    • FailureSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
    • NoteFront registration plate is starting to deteriorate
    • NoteSpare wheel is missing

Questions about K18 STD

Does K18 STD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K18 STD expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K18 STD?
The MOT on K18 STD expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K18 STD done?
K18 STD was recorded at 76,764 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 3,781 miles a year.
Has K18 STD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 STD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2022.
Has the mileage on K18 STD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K18 STD find?
K18 STD passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front inner subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch; nearside front inner tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall, and 4 more.

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