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Ford KA

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

Y18 BGPMOT history

Y18 BGP is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 2 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 39,538 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

Y18 BGP black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
39,538 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 BGP
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
2 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 BGP was last recorded at 39,538 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 2,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,535 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,003 miles
Average per year
2,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 39,538 miles
  • 2024 – 37,535 miles
  • 2023 – 35,550 miles
  • 2022 – 34,527 miles
  • 2021 – 33,599 miles
  • 2020 – 32,718 miles
  • 2019 – 29,737 miles
  • 2018 – 26,993 miles
  • 2017 – 23,820 miles
  • 2016 – 18,732 miles
  • 2015 – 17,048 miles
  • 2014 – 14,500 miles
  • 2013 – 12,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,538 miles
  • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Both rear spring mounts are starting to corrode.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,538 miles (+2,003)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    39,538 miles
    Test number
    582000688643
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass37,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    37,535 miles
    Test number
    474923109173
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring mounts corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail37,535 miles (+1,985)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,535 miles
    Test number
    678938726200
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring mounts corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass35,550 miles (+1,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    35,550 miles
    Test number
    206591328646
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring mounts are starting to corrode.

  5. Pass34,527 miles (+928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    34,527 miles
    Test number
    370563139858
    • AdvisoryBoth rear spring mounts are starting to corrode.

  6. Pass33,599 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    33,599 miles
    Test number
    861311020372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,718 miles (+2,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    32,718 miles
    Test number
    338664998444
    • AdvisoryBack box outer skin corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on edges.

  8. Pass29,737 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,737 miles
    Test number
    908642970034
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail29,736 miles (+2,743)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,736 miles
    Test number
    217573016103
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass26,993 miles (+3,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    26,993 miles
    Test number
    817440192747
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass23,820 miles (+5,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    23,820 miles
    Test number
    324354060472
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass18,732 miles (+1,684)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    18,732 miles
    Test number
    981401419616
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail17,048 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,048 miles
    Test number
    547165355089
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass17,048 miles (+2,548)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    17,048 miles
    Test number
    779125355095
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear silencer slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass14,500 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,500 miles
    Test number
    106849244482
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail14,500 miles (+1,650)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,500 miles
    Test number
    217158044000
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass12,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,850 miles
    Test number
    137083873440
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y18 BGP

Does Y18 BGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 BGP is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y18 BGP?
The MOT on Y18 BGP is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 BGP done?
Y18 BGP was recorded at 39,538 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 2,101 miles a year.
Has Y18 BGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 BGP has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y18 BGP 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 Y18 BGP find?
Y18 BGP passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: rear windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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