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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

L18 MUHMOT history

L18 MUH is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 17 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 60,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

L18 MUH black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
60,958 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 MUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 MUH was last recorded at 60,958 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 8,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,375 miles · 2 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,583 miles
Average per year
3,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,958 miles
  • 2025 – 52,375 miles
  • 2024 – 46,779 miles
  • 2023 – 43,967 miles
  • 2022 – 41,154 miles
  • 2021 – 39,819 miles
  • 2020 – 38,114 miles
  • 2019 – 36,051 miles
  • 2018 – 31,948 miles
  • 2017 – 27,930 miles
  • 2016 – 24,456 miles
  • 2015 – 18,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,958 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle/arm corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,958 miles (+8,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    60,958 miles
    Test number
    991517846279
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass52,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,375 miles
    Test number
    150461427774
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail52,373 miles (+5,594)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,373 miles
    Test number
    798547397722
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass46,779 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    46,779 miles
    Test number
    972422914514
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail46,779 miles (+2,812)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,779 miles
    Test number
    501903874764
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake cable insecure Mounting broken (1.1.15 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass43,967 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    43,967 miles
    Test number
    740375106063
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle/arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail43,951 miles (+2,797)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,951 miles
    Test number
    931953090238
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam axle/arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass41,154 miles (+1,335)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,154 miles
    Test number
    109560372638
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass39,819 miles (+1,705)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    39,819 miles
    Test number
    338084403904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass38,114 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,114 miles
    Test number
    731917802664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail38,114 miles (+2,063)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,114 miles
    Test number
    666158009326
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Air fresheners (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/45 r16 V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Sump porous (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass36,051 miles (+4,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    36,051 miles
    Test number
    449679486320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass31,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    328542034027
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail31,948 miles (+4,018)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,948 miles
    Test number
    399891261545
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass27,930 miles (+3,474)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,930 miles
    Test number
    260487099577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFloor cover fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s drive shaft seal leaking

  16. Pass24,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,456 miles
    Test number
    904908224750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,456 miles (+5,532)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,456 miles
    Test number
    145187276845
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass18,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,924 miles
    Test number
    696827830812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 MUH

Does L18 MUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 MUH is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 MUH?
The MOT on L18 MUH is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 MUH done?
L18 MUH was recorded at 60,958 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 3,889 miles a year.
Has L18 MUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 MUH has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 MUH 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 MUH find?
L18 MUH passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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