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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

L18 YYLMOT history

L18 YYL is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Mar 2010. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 72,712 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2025.

L18 YYL black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
72,712 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YYL
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
30 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YYL was last recorded at 72,712 miles on 4 Sept 2025, 3,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jul 2016: 28,359 miles, lower than 28,375 miles on 27 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,935 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,777 miles
Average per year
4,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,712 miles
  • 2024 – 68,935 miles
  • 2023 – 63,486 miles
  • 2022 – 57,654 miles
  • 2021 – 51,525 miles
  • 2020 – 50,340 miles
  • 2019 – 43,709 miles
  • 2018 – 38,604 miles
  • 2017 – 33,301 miles
  • 2016 – 28,359 miles
  • 2015 – 22,705 miles
  • 2014 – 19,346 miles
  • 2013 – 15,196 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,712 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front tyres wearing unevenly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,712 miles (+3,777)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    72,712 miles
    Test number
    398339414444
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass68,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,935 miles
    Test number
    940462677586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail68,935 miles (+5,449)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,935 miles
    Test number
    480207199411
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  4. Pass63,486 miles (+5,832)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    63,486 miles
    Test number
    713071167414
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,654 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    885708840774
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread area

  6. Fail57,643 miles (+6,118)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,643 miles
    Test number
    923213998156
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in tread area

  7. Pass51,525 miles (+1,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,525 miles
    Test number
    333929654857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass50,340 miles (+6,631)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,340 miles
    Test number
    153295296808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,709 miles (+5,105)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    43,709 miles
    Test number
    409829926735
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both badly worn on inner edge's advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both upper bush's (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass38,604 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    38,604 miles
    Test number
    712155010723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,301 miles (+4,942)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    33,301 miles
    Test number
    476237272158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,359 miles (-16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    28,359 miles
    Test number
    590424228727
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly

  13. Fail28,375 miles (+5,670)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,375 miles
    Test number
    249563456758
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BULB IN WRONG (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly

  14. Pass22,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    22,705 miles
    Test number
    875204765167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail22,705 miles (+3,359)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,705 miles
    Test number
    288944565113
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass19,346 miles (+1,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    19,346 miles
    Test number
    279518974406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass18,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    18,322 miles
    Test number
    365737074033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail18,322 miles (+3,126)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,322 miles
    Test number
    766577374031
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass15,196 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    15,196 miles
    Test number
    858534063053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 YYL

Does L18 YYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 YYL expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 YYL?
The MOT on L18 YYL expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 YYL done?
L18 YYL was recorded at 72,712 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2025, an average of 4,601 miles a year.
Has L18 YYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YYL has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 YYL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L18 YYL find?
L18 YYL passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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