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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

T18 BYVMOT history

T18 BYV is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 123,105 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
123,105 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,524 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 BYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
31 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 BYV was last recorded at 123,105 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 10,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,042 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,063 miles
Average per year
9,524 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,105 miles
  • 2025 – 113,042 miles
  • 2024 – 100,522 miles
  • 2023 – 87,718 miles
  • 2022 – 79,601 miles
  • 2021 – 71,559 miles
  • 2020 – 62,485 miles
  • 2019 – 51,203 miles
  • 2018 – 41,886 miles
  • 2017 – 32,430 miles
  • 2016 – 23,762 miles
  • 2015 – 18,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,105 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear exhaust section corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Mar 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    123,105 miles
    Test number
    358895676982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail123,105 miles (+10,063)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,105 miles
    Test number
    859026801634
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,042 miles (+1,004)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    113,042 miles
    Test number
    573057964220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,038 miles (+11,516)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,038 miles
    Test number
    100167667699
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass100,522 miles (+12,804)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    100,522 miles
    Test number
    726907554119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass87,718 miles (+8,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    87,718 miles
    Test number
    724430544739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,601 miles (+8,042)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    79,601 miles
    Test number
    866213197555
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,559 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    317976260133
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail71,559 miles (+9,074)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,559 miles
    Test number
    236768943336
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 14 t 82 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn . (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,485 miles (+11,282)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,485 miles
    Test number
    873485515321
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass51,203 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,203 miles
    Test number
    419720311127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  12. Fail51,202 miles (+9,316)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,202 miles
    Test number
    930669899777
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section corroded

  13. Pass41,886 miles (+9,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,886 miles
    Test number
    128435397316
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  14. Pass32,430 miles (+8,668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    32,430 miles
    Test number
    405518757473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass23,762 miles (+5,742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    23,762 miles
    Test number
    326830562272
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn low
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake pad wear warning wire is missing

  16. Pass18,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    18,020 miles
    Test number
    159986885449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T18 BYV

Does T18 BYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 BYV is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 BYV?
The MOT on T18 BYV is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 BYV done?
T18 BYV was recorded at 123,105 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 9,524 miles a year.
Has T18 BYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 BYV has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T18 BYV 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 T18 BYV find?
T18 BYV passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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