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Ford KA

Yellow · Petrol · 2017 · 1,198 cc

L18 AXYMOT history

L18 AXY is a yellow petrol Ford KA first used on 13 Mar 2017. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 53,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

L18 AXY yellow Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
53,021 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 AXY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
13 Mar 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 AXY was last recorded at 53,021 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,869 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
7,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,021 miles
  • 2025 – 41,614 miles
  • 2024 – 34,710 miles
  • 2023 – 34,600 miles
  • 2022 – 27,515 miles
  • 2021 – 17,421 miles
  • 2020 – 10,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,021 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 26 Feb 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,021 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    53,021 miles
    Test number
    524000857696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
  2. Fail52,869 miles (+11,255)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,869 miles
    Test number
    355794282241
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield insecure
  3. Pass41,614 miles (+6,904)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    41,614 miles
    Test number
    880289049112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass34,710 miles (+110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    34,710 miles
    Test number
    475450218242
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
  5. Pass34,600 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    34,600 miles
    Test number
    316500458136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail34,600 miles (+7,085)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,600 miles
    Test number
    859720016710
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm Visible (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass27,515 miles (+10,094)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    27,515 miles
    Test number
    497918465386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass17,421 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    17,421 miles
    Test number
    104816848695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    10,775 miles
    Test number
    988580507987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 AXY

Does L18 AXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 AXY is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 AXY?
The MOT on L18 AXY is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 AXY done?
L18 AXY was recorded at 53,021 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 7,078 miles a year.
Has L18 AXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 AXY has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 AXY 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 L18 AXY find?
L18 AXY passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; rear upper stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working top brake light; rear heat shield insecure.

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