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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

L18 FRPMOT history

L18 FRP is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 2 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 59,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L18 FRP white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
59,159 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,587 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 FRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
2 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 FRP was last recorded at 59,159 miles on 21 May 2026, 7,293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,866 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,293 miles
Average per year
3,587 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,159 miles
  • 2025 – 51,866 miles
  • 2024 – 46,885 miles
  • 2023 – 43,090 miles
  • 2022 – 37,906 miles
  • 2021 – 36,453 miles
  • 2020 – 34,982 miles
  • 2019 – 33,662 miles
  • 2018 – 32,018 miles
  • 2017 – 29,091 miles
  • 2016 – 27,116 miles
  • 2015 – 24,036 miles
  • 2014 – 18,950 miles
  • 2013 – 14,570 miles
  • 2012 – 10,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,159 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,159 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    134268231299
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail59,159 miles (+7,293)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    377135843092
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass51,866 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    51,866 miles
    Test number
    658842670808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive end plate leaking oil GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail51,866 miles (+4,981)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,866 miles
    Test number
    964652552806
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive end plate leaking oil GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,885 miles (+3,795)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    46,885 miles
    Test number
    377103643615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,090 miles (+17)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,090 miles
    Test number
    213585034221
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail43,073 miles (+137)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,073 miles
    Test number
    128971977700
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear slight surface rust on rear axle

  8. Fail42,936 miles (+5,030)8 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,936 miles
    Test number
    767856524806
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass37,906 miles (+1,453)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    37,906 miles
    Test number
    219171448418
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass36,453 miles (+1,471)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    36,453 miles
    Test number
    626727329145
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass34,982 miles (+1,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    34,982 miles
    Test number
    555323538108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass33,662 miles (+1,644)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,662 miles
    Test number
    765743276030
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass32,018 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    32,018 miles
    Test number
    268811215886
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre dot code 13
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  14. Fail32,018 miles (+2,927)1 dangerous1 major1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,018 miles
    Test number
    402943627023
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall. 195/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre dot code 13
    • AdvisoryOffside front shock absorber corroded
    • AdvisoryRear axle slightly corroded

  15. Pass29,091 miles (+1,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,091 miles
    Test number
    218011725605
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass27,116 miles (+1,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    27,116 miles
    Test number
    605901011630
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth washer jet water not hitting windscreen direct
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust support bracket broken

  17. Fail25,689 miles (+1,653)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,689 miles
    Test number
    427033315572
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported cat support bracket broken (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear shocker top bushes (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake binding both front brakes (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,036 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    24,036 miles
    Test number
    831642536695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,950 miles (+4,380)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    18,950 miles
    Test number
    666786544242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,570 miles (+4,358)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    14,570 miles
    Test number
    669630063276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    10,212 miles
    Test number
    329821472482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 FRP

Does L18 FRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 FRP is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 FRP?
The MOT on L18 FRP is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 FRP done?
L18 FRP was recorded at 59,159 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 3,587 miles a year.
Has L18 FRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 FRP has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 FRP 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 FRP find?
L18 FRP passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass.

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