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Ford KA

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,248 cc

S18 BGFMOT history

S18 BGF is a white diesel Ford KA first used on 9 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 157,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

S18 BGF white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
157,409 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 BGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
9 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 BGF was last recorded at 157,409 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 8,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,168 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,241 miles
Average per year
7,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,409 miles
  • 2025 – 149,168 miles
  • 2024 – 140,835 miles
  • 2023 – 129,663 miles
  • 2022 – 117,541 miles
  • 2021 – 106,795 miles
  • 2020 – 97,380 miles
  • 2019 – 86,415 miles
  • 2018 – 85,745 miles
  • 2017 – 82,337 miles
  • 2016 – 78,230 miles
  • 2015 – 75,137 miles
  • 2014 – 69,801 miles
  • 2012 – 54,635 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,409 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,409 miles (+8,241)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    157,409 miles
    Test number
    812107367571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass149,168 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    149,168 miles
    Test number
    260449482287
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven/getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail149,168 miles (+8,333)8 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,168 miles
    Test number
    940059194247
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner side light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing uneven/getting low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever slight travel
  4. Pass140,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,835 miles
    Test number
    653624574705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail140,831 miles (+11,168)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,831 miles
    Test number
    632108280961
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. Pass129,663 miles (+12,122)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    129,663 miles
    Test number
    634771261773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    117,541 miles
    Test number
    244767536192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,541 miles (+10,746)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,541 miles
    Test number
    267965388536
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass106,795 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    106,795 miles
    Test number
    414927525742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,673 miles (+9,293)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,673 miles
    Test number
    451962319622
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass97,380 miles (+10,965)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    97,380 miles
    Test number
    284187566207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,415 miles (+670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    86,415 miles
    Test number
    523523473842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  13. Pass85,745 miles (+3,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,745 miles
    Test number
    998181762498
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  14. Pass82,337 miles (+4,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,337 miles
    Test number
    620538808642
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn inner edge on limit
  15. Pass78,230 miles (+3,093)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    78,230 miles
    Test number
    612192623710
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting low
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
  16. Pass75,137 miles (+5,336)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    75,137 miles
    Test number
    686226495118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteO/s/rear wheel has been repaired
  17. Pass69,801 miles (+15,166)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,801 miles
    Test number
    105587544148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    54,635 miles
    Test number
    575666162392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,635 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,635 miles
    Test number
    757716462311
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about S18 BGF

Does S18 BGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 BGF is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 BGF?
The MOT on S18 BGF is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 BGF done?
S18 BGF was recorded at 157,409 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 7,509 miles a year.
Has S18 BGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 BGF has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 BGF 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 S18 BGF find?
S18 BGF passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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