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Ford KA

Black · Diesel · 2009 · 1,248 cc

X18 AMKMOT history

X18 AMK is a black diesel Ford KA first used on 22 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 98,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

X18 AMK black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
98,280 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 AMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,248 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
22 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 AMK was last recorded at 98,280 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 7,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,160 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,120 miles
Average per year
6,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,280 miles
  • 2025 – 91,160 miles
  • 2024 – 88,684 miles
  • 2023 – 85,184 miles
  • 2022 – 82,549 miles
  • 2021 – 77,915 miles
  • 2020 – 65,647 miles
  • 2019 – 53,634 miles
  • 2018 – 43,039 miles
  • 2017 – 36,384 miles
  • 2016 – 28,674 miles
  • 2015 – 24,041 miles
  • 2014 – 19,257 miles
  • 2013 – 14,607 miles
  • 2012 – 12,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,280 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroding (5.3.6 (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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 18 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,280 miles (+7,120)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    98,280 miles
    Test number
    272118591073
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,160 miles (+2,476)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    91,160 miles
    Test number
    399879118665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass88,684 miles (+3,500)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    88,684 miles
    Test number
    692909057096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass85,184 miles (+2,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,184 miles
    Test number
    824317829251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass82,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    699487648281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,549 miles1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    516423431977
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail82,549 miles (+4,634)1 dangerous5 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,549 miles
    Test number
    432548325314
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing locking wheerl nuts missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working not working correctly (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tail box corroded but not leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass77,915 miles (+12,268)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,915 miles
    Test number
    150052046551
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s & o/f (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass65,647 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    720296802716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail65,647 miles (+12,013)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    737683718260
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass53,634 miles (+10,595)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    53,634 miles
    Test number
    761016147023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,039 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,039 miles
    Test number
    724544325611
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  13. Fail43,037 miles (+6,653)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,037 miles
    Test number
    534835416847
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not hitting screen (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded

  14. Pass36,384 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    632473106662
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 60 % worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail36,384 miles (+7,710)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,384 miles
    Test number
    280710566197
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 60 % worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass28,674 miles (+4,633)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,674 miles
    Test number
    850165049857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,041 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    24,041 miles
    Test number
    477481505106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail24,040 miles (+4,783)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,040 miles
    Test number
    287681005104
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Pass19,257 miles (+4,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,257 miles
    Test number
    149297694070
    • 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)

  20. Pass14,607 miles (+2,264)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,607 miles
    Test number
    849425803186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,343 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    12,343 miles
    Test number
    307232162217
    • NoteRear exhasut system deteriorated

Questions about X18 AMK

Does X18 AMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 AMK is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X18 AMK?
The MOT on X18 AMK is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X18 AMK done?
X18 AMK was recorded at 98,280 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,322 miles a year.
Has X18 AMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 AMK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2022.
Has the mileage on X18 AMK 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 X18 AMK find?
X18 AMK passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle corroding.

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