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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

L18 BTNMOT history

L18 BTN is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 28 Jun 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

L18 BTN silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
86,781 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 BTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
28 Jun 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 BTN was last recorded at 86,781 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,781 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,781 miles
  • 2025 – 81,003 miles
  • 2024 – 75,787 miles
  • 2023 – 70,893 miles
  • 2022 – 66,571 miles
  • 2021 – 62,587 miles
  • 2020 – 55,913 miles
  • 2019 – 46,482 miles
  • 2018 – 32,327 miles
  • 2017 – 18,437 miles
  • 2016 – 15,412 miles
  • 2015 – 11,238 miles
  • 2014 – 8,337 miles
  • 2013 – 6,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,781 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,781 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    86,781 miles
    Test number
    425527385399
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail86,781 miles (+5,778)1 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,781 miles
    Test number
    685196720725
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking from rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear trailing axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,003 miles (+5,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    81,003 miles
    Test number
    430113938651
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass75,787 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    75,787 miles
    Test number
    585963360302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,893 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    70,893 miles
    Test number
    791481800217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,571 miles (+3,984)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    66,571 miles
    Test number
    326787337583
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass62,587 miles (+6,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    62,587 miles
    Test number
    161322536575
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer split . (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass55,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    55,913 miles
    Test number
    383637717119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail55,912 miles (+3,081)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,912 miles
    Test number
    554446307840
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass52,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,831 miles
    Test number
    164472312990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail52,831 miles (+6,349)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,831 miles
    Test number
    185564737332
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass46,482 miles (+14,155)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    46,482 miles
    Test number
    363957900075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass32,327 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,327 miles
    Test number
    335158024384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,326 miles (+13,889)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,326 miles
    Test number
    307318821421
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass18,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    18,437 miles
    Test number
    555107126950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail18,437 miles (+3,025)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,437 miles
    Test number
    113357695321
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass15,412 miles (+4,174)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    15,412 miles
    Test number
    535841409177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,238 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    11,238 miles
    Test number
    806041265167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,337 miles (+1,566)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    8,337 miles
    Test number
    335057764134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    6,771 miles
    Test number
    699210073164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 BTN

Does L18 BTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 BTN is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 BTN?
The MOT on L18 BTN is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 BTN done?
L18 BTN was recorded at 86,781 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 5,998 miles a year.
Has L18 BTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 BTN has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 BTN 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 BTN find?
L18 BTN passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking from rear silencer joint; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside, and 4 more.

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