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Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,997 cc

L16 KYLMOT history

L16 KYL is a blue diesel Ford S-MAX first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 197,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

L16 KYL blue Ford S-Max – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford S-Max, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
197,480 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 KYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
S-MAX
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 KYL was last recorded at 197,480 miles on 30 May 2024, 1,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,128 miles · 20 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
1,352 miles
Average per year
9,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 197,480 miles
  • 2022 – 196,128 miles
  • 2020 – 194,468 miles
  • 2019 – 190,307 miles
  • 2018 – 187,195 miles
  • 2016 – 158,221 miles
  • 2015 – 143,097 miles
  • 2014 – 134,754 miles
  • 2013 – 122,087 miles
  • 2012 – 106,282 miles
  • 2011 – 77,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,480 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.

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 11 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,480 miles (+1,352)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    197,480 miles
    Test number
    476490157155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    196,128 miles
    Test number
    913440834808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail196,128 miles (+1,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,128 miles
    Test number
    369286616434
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass194,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    194,468 miles
    Test number
    671610733606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail194,468 miles (+4,161)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,468 miles
    Test number
    874811387269
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  6. Pass190,307 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    190,307 miles
    Test number
    772134605812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,195 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    187,195 miles
    Test number
    972319479904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail187,192 miles (+28,971)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,192 miles
    Test number
    892834533733
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  9. Pass158,221 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    158,221 miles
    Test number
    489791895893
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
  10. Fail158,221 miles (+15,124)1 dangerous3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,221 miles
    Test number
    633853497075
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn inside edge and close to the legal limit
  11. Pass143,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    143,097 miles
    Test number
    117607965141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Fail143,097 miles (+8,343)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,097 miles
    Test number
    915457765171
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass134,754 miles (+12,667)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    134,754 miles
    Test number
    215386384125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,087 miles (+15,805)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    122,087 miles
    Test number
    736886603131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,282 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,282 miles
    Test number
    136731342080
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  16. Pass106,282 miles (+29,177)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,282 miles
    Test number
    758611242080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,105 miles
    Test number
    178432941069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 KYL

Does L16 KYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 KYL expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 KYL?
The MOT on L16 KYL expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 KYL done?
L16 KYL was recorded at 197,480 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 9,052 miles a year.
Has L16 KYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 KYL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on L16 KYL 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 L16 KYL find?
L16 KYL passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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