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Ford KA

White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,242 cc

Y18 OLVMOT history

Y18 OLV is a white petrol Ford KA first used on 31 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 61,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

Y18 OLV white Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
61,831 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 OLV
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 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 OLV was last recorded at 61,831 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,831 miles · 16 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,831 miles
  • 2025 – 58,160 miles
  • 2024 – 55,321 miles
  • 2023 – 53,666 miles
  • 2022 – 51,626 miles
  • 2021 – 46,876 miles
  • 2020 – 41,319 miles
  • 2019 – 40,559 miles
  • 2017 – 32,330 miles
  • 2016 – 23,743 miles
  • 2015 – 15,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,831 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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 23 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    61,831 miles
    Test number
    215690205499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail61,831 miles (+3,671)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,831 miles
    Test number
    656538922291
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass58,160 miles (+2,839)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    58,160 miles
    Test number
    453333506606
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass55,321 miles (+1,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    55,321 miles
    Test number
    808521242286
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass53,666 miles (+2,040)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,666 miles
    Test number
    410686915600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,626 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    51,626 miles
    Test number
    635015350923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail51,624 miles (+4,748)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    350567924249
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass46,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,876 miles
    Test number
    107470987315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,876 miles (+5,557)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,876 miles
    Test number
    366742372763
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass41,319 miles (+760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    41,319 miles
    Test number
    559401966481
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mtg insecure but not affecting overall security

  11. Pass40,559 miles (+8,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    40,559 miles
    Test number
    548808772791
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass32,330 miles (+8,587)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,330 miles
    Test number
    445641727006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    23,743 miles
    Test number
    387746761852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail23,743 miles (+8,051)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,743 miles
    Test number
    780686619579
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  15. Pass15,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    15,692 miles
    Test number
    418314705276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 OLV

Does Y18 OLV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 OLV is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 OLV?
The MOT on Y18 OLV is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 OLV done?
Y18 OLV was recorded at 61,831 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 4,298 miles a year.
Has Y18 OLV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 OLV has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 OLV 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 OLV find?
Y18 OLV passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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