Ford KA
Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,599 cc
L18 GPLMOT history
L18 GPL is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 87,352 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 87,352 mi
- At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 15 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,766 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 GPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,599 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 31 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 GPL was last recorded at 87,352 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 87,347 miles · 2 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 3,766 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,352 miles
- 2024 – 87,347 miles
- 2023 – 86,230 miles
- 2022 – 83,939 miles
- 2020 – 82,548 miles
- 2019 – 79,096 miles
- 2018 – 74,267 miles
- 2017 – 71,453 miles
- 2016 – 64,393 miles
- 2015 – 62,209 miles
- 2013 – 53,671 miles
- 2012 – 45,082 miles
- 2011 – 36,760 miles
- 2010 – 29,730 miles
- 2009 – 22,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,352 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER CHASSIS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER CHASSIS
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front discs corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Odd wheel rims
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,352 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 87,352 miles
- Test number
- 644805942042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,347 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 87,347 miles
- Test number
- 941301835497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,347 miles (+1,117)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,347 miles
- Test number
- 600956588612
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass86,230 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 86,230 miles
- Test number
- 376784139716
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail86,215 miles (+2,276)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,215 miles
- Test number
- 252845589145
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass83,939 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 83,939 miles
- Test number
- 371233095089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,935 miles (+1,387)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,935 miles
- Test number
- 476288411159
- MajorOffside Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Pass82,548 miles (+3,452)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 82,548 miles
- Test number
- 236885827803
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass79,096 miles (+4,829)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 79,096 miles
- Test number
- 808753085091
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre just on legal minimum
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass74,267 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 74,267 miles
- Test number
- 900676455240
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded
- AdvisoryOdd wheel rims
Fail74,261 miles (+2,808)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,261 miles
- Test number
- 907643987571
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront discs corroded
- AdvisoryOdd wheel rims
Pass71,453 miles (+16)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 71,453 miles
- Test number
- 906413314209
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail71,437 miles (+7,044)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,437 miles
- Test number
- 383601577228
- FailureFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass64,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 64,393 miles
- Test number
- 163696776553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,391 miles (+2,182)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,391 miles
- Test number
- 173719065588
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fail62,209 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,209 miles
- Test number
- 315272215008
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Pass62,209 miles (+8,538)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 62,209 miles
- Test number
- 978002915076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,671 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 53,671 miles
- Test number
- 499992313210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail53,671 miles (+8,589)5 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,671 miles
- Test number
- 627382613246
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,082 miles (+8,322)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 45,082 miles
- Test number
- 106003912224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,760 miles (+7,030)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 36,760 miles
- Test number
- 795363801259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,730 miles (+7,631)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 29,730 miles
- Test number
- 784790310243
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 22,099 miles
- Test number
- 231040059466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,099 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,099 miles
- Test number
- 262529149484
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Questions about L18 GPL
- Does L18 GPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 GPL is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L18 GPL?
- The MOT on L18 GPL is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 GPL done?
- L18 GPL was recorded at 87,352 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 3,766 miles a year.
- Has L18 GPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 GPL has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on L18 GPL 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 GPL find?
- L18 GPL passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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