Ford KA
Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc
L18 JNWMOT history
L18 JNW is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 91,298 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 91,298 mi
- At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,212 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L18 JNW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 31 Mar 2010
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L18 JNW was last recorded at 91,298 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Dec 2025: 91,297 miles, lower than 91,298 miles on 1 Nov 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 91,297 miles · 12 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,212 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 91,298 miles
- 2024 – 84,181 miles
- 2023 – 76,517 miles
- 2022 – 71,148 miles
- 2021 – 63,801 miles
- 2020 – 56,426 miles
- 2019 – 51,429 miles
- 2018 – 46,862 miles
- 2017 – 32,828 miles
- 2016 – 23,958 miles
- 2015 – 18,225 miles
- 2014 – 15,552 miles
- 2013 – 12,279 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,298 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,298 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 91,298 miles
- Test number
- 219778571267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,297 miles (-1)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,297 miles
- Test number
- 937491927128
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- 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))
Fail91,298 miles (+7,117)7 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,298 miles
- Test number
- 996244690737
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe join and rear box join (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,181 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 84,181 miles
- Test number
- 715237587353
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail84,181 miles (+7,664)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,181 miles
- Test number
- 459714070838
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass76,517 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 76,517 miles
- Test number
- 368815006399
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail76,517 miles (+5,369)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,517 miles
- Test number
- 633239304814
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box in poor condition
Pass71,148 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 71,148 miles
- Test number
- 171175685065
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on inner edge close to bold. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing.
Fail71,148 miles (+7,347)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,148 miles
- Test number
- 647554164422
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to sensor. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing close to bold on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on inner edge close to bold. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension components corroded.
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp missing.
Pass63,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 63,801 miles
- Test number
- 705586993792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,789 miles (+7,363)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,789 miles
- Test number
- 756972824954
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass56,426 miles (+4,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 56,426 miles
- Test number
- 228729999801
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,429 miles (+4,567)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 51,429 miles
- Test number
- 896020517596
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass46,862 miles (+5,886)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 46,862 miles
- Test number
- 655274654417
- AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount has slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly
Pass40,976 miles (+8,148)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 40,976 miles
- Test number
- 269229126867
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
Pass32,828 miles (+8,870)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 32,828 miles
- Test number
- 964131948410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,958 miles (+5,733)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 23,958 miles
- Test number
- 955120308449
- AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perished
- AdvisoryNearside windscreen wiper deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Lower spring rest areas corroded
Pass18,225 miles (+2,673)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 18,225 miles
- Test number
- 258950095052
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass15,552 miles (+3,273)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 15,552 miles
- Test number
- 488334284035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,279 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 12,279 miles
- Test number
- 656786383000
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about L18 JNW
- Does L18 JNW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 JNW is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L18 JNW?
- The MOT on L18 JNW is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L18 JNW done?
- L18 JNW was recorded at 91,298 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 6,212 miles a year.
- Has L18 JNW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L18 JNW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L18 JNW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on L18 JNW find?
- L18 JNW passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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