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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,242 cc

Y18 BKHMOT history

Y18 BKH is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 15 Jan 2010. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 76,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2026.

Y18 BKH white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,027 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,119 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 BKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
15 Jan 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 BKH was last recorded at 76,027 miles on 10 Jan 2026, 3,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,326 miles · 3 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,701 miles
Average per year
4,119 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,027 miles
  • 2024 – 72,326 miles
  • 2023 – 69,307 miles
  • 2022 – 69,304 miles
  • 2021 – 66,341 miles
  • 2020 – 63,267 miles
  • 2019 – 57,895 miles
  • 2018 – 49,747 miles
  • 2017 – 42,809 miles
  • 2016 – 37,174 miles
  • 2015 – 33,656 miles
  • 2014 – 30,648 miles
  • 2013 – 23,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,027 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 27 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,027 miles (+3,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    442716953791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass72,326 miles (+3,019)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,326 miles
    Test number
    538581784935
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front support panel (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass69,307 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    120061663575
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Fail69,307 miles (+3)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,307 miles
    Test number
    973463455215
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail69,304 miles (+2,963)1 dangerous9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,304 miles
    Test number
    962972456617
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop detached
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMisfire
  6. Pass66,341 miles (+3,074)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    66,341 miles
    Test number
    702525932746
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass63,267 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    763173359385
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail63,267 miles (+5,372)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    353948218917
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass57,895 miles (+8,148)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    57,895 miles
    Test number
    992224309123
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  10. Pass49,747 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,747 miles
    Test number
    676020307379
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  11. Fail49,747 miles (+6,938)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,747 miles
    Test number
    846238061082
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  12. Pass42,809 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,809 miles
    Test number
    381320831090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass37,174 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    37,174 miles
    Test number
    444697504744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,656 miles
    Test number
    418157235035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,656 miles (+3,008)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,656 miles
    Test number
    978617635039
    • FailureNearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass30,648 miles (+7,302)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    30,648 miles
    Test number
    699782444094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,346 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,346 miles
    Test number
    135756583430
    • NoteNS wing repeater lense missing
    • NoteOSR tyre low in tread

Questions about Y18 BKH

Does Y18 BKH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 BKH is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 BKH?
The MOT on Y18 BKH is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 BKH done?
Y18 BKH was recorded at 76,027 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2026, an average of 4,119 miles a year.
Has Y18 BKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 BKH has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y18 BKH 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 BKH find?
Y18 BKH passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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