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Ford Fiesta

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,388 cc

K18 YLUMOT history

K18 YLU is a black petrol Ford Fiesta first used on 5 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,806 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

K18 YLU black Ford Fiesta – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,806 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,200 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 YLU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
5 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 YLU was last recorded at 86,806 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,803 miles · 30 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,200 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,806 miles
  • 2025 – 81,685 miles
  • 2024 – 74,766 miles
  • 2023 – 74,337 miles
  • 2022 – 72,160 miles
  • 2021 – 70,200 miles
  • 2020 – 69,073 miles
  • 2019 – 65,707 miles
  • 2018 – 62,658 miles
  • 2017 – 58,986 miles
  • 2016 – 54,863 miles
  • 2015 – 51,068 miles
  • 2014 – 46,503 miles
  • 2013 – 36,921 miles
  • 2012 – 27,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,806 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,806 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,806 miles
    Test number
    804397401956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,803 miles (+5,118)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,803 miles
    Test number
    472399454630
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass81,685 miles (+77)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,685 miles
    Test number
    635099084761
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,608 miles (+6,842)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,608 miles
    Test number
    768354650857
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,766 miles (+429)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    74,766 miles
    Test number
    816545424410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,337 miles (+2,177)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    74,337 miles
    Test number
    345663189131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass72,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    72,160 miles
    Test number
    365388492587
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both rear outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail72,159 miles (+1,959)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,159 miles
    Test number
    118956836052
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative both (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both rear outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass70,200 miles (+1,127)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,200 miles
    Test number
    825773714877
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box heat shield insecure

  10. Pass69,073 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    160957279163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats folded not allowing full inspection on seat belts

  11. Fail69,073 miles (+3,366)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,073 miles
    Test number
    172044896847
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear rear heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear rear seats folded not allowing full inspection on seat belts

  12. Pass65,707 miles (+3,049)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,707 miles
    Test number
    349339521492
    • MinorCentral Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass62,658 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    499030523030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper smear

  14. Fail62,658 miles (+3,672)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,658 miles
    Test number
    914246965730
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper smear

  15. Pass58,986 miles (+4,123)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,986 miles
    Test number
    931342665638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  16. Pass54,863 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,863 miles
    Test number
    830425923372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  17. Fail54,862 miles (+3,794)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,862 miles
    Test number
    417167917780
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass51,068 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    865053935224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteX2 rear tyres are cracked between the tread blocks

  19. Fail51,068 miles (+4,565)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,068 miles
    Test number
    537953335272
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteX2 rear tyres are cracked between the tread blocks

  20. Pass46,503 miles (+9,582)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    46,503 miles
    Test number
    709691554219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  21. Pass36,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    645130743245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,921 miles (+9,329)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,921 miles
    Test number
    798260943279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass27,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    27,592 miles
    Test number
    205195942267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail27,592 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,592 miles
    Test number
    829225342250
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about K18 YLU

Does K18 YLU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 YLU is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 YLU?
The MOT on K18 YLU is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 YLU done?
K18 YLU was recorded at 86,806 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 4,200 miles a year.
Has K18 YLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 YLU has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on K18 YLU 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 YLU find?
K18 YLU passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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