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Ford KA

Silver · Petrol · 2018 · 1,198 cc

LS18 LEFMOT history

LS18 LEF is a silver petrol Ford KA first used on 30 Apr 2018. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 6 of 7 MOT tests, with 27,655 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2026.

LS18 LEF silver Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
27,655 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2026
MOT tests
7
6 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS18 LEF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
30 Apr 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
8 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS18 LEF was last recorded at 27,655 miles on 8 May 2026, 6,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
21,285 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,370 miles
Average per year
4,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,655 miles
  • 2025 – 21,285 miles
  • 2024 – 17,435 miles
  • 2023 – 13,677 miles
  • 2022 – 8,221 miles
  • 2021 – 5,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,655 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

7 tests since 30 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,655 miles (+6,370)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    27,655 miles
    Test number
    249291668410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass21,285 miles (+3,850)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2026
    Odometer
    21,285 miles
    Test number
    507990486774
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass17,435 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    17,435 miles
    Test number
    662319391448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail17,435 miles (+3,758)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,435 miles
    Test number
    164876563099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass13,677 miles (+5,456)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    13,677 miles
    Test number
    992681846023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass8,221 miles (+2,262)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    8,221 miles
    Test number
    213315143526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass5,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    5,959 miles
    Test number
    425721502844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS18 LEF

Does LS18 LEF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS18 LEF is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS18 LEF?
The MOT on LS18 LEF is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS18 LEF done?
LS18 LEF was recorded at 27,655 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2026, an average of 4,321 miles a year.
Has LS18 LEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS18 LEF has failed 1 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LS18 LEF 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 LS18 LEF find?
LS18 LEF passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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