Ford logo

Ford KA

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc

Y18 SOEMOT history

Y18 SOE is a blue petrol Ford KA first used on 28 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 100,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

Y18 SOE blue Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
100,194 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,899 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y18 SOE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y18 SOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
KA
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,242 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
28 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y18 SOE was last recorded at 100,194 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 12,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,087 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
12,107 miles
Average per year
6,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,194 miles
  • 2025 – 88,087 miles
  • 2024 – 73,406 miles
  • 2023 – 62,874 miles
  • 2022 – 53,350 miles
  • 2021 – 51,646 miles
  • 2020 – 48,785 miles
  • 2019 – 41,885 miles
  • 2018 – 35,853 miles
  • 2017 – 31,427 miles
  • 2016 – 27,728 miles
  • 2015 – 21,632 miles
  • 2014 – 13,822 miles
  • 2013 – 5,572 miles
  • 2012 – 4,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,194 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (body, subframes, suspension components etc
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))

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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,194 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    100,194 miles
    Test number
    737028441936
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (body, subframes, suspension components etc
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))

  2. FailMileage not read1 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    333632747833
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (body, subframes, suspension components etc
    • AdvisoryInstrument cluster faulty
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket detached (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass88,087 miles (+14,681)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,087 miles
    Test number
    605318141278
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazey (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazey (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion (suspension components, body etc
    • AdvisoryInstrument cluster has intermittent fault
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket snapped (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule swollen protective coating (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket snapped (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass73,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,406 miles
    Test number
    288148809455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight lagging

  5. Fail73,406 miles (+10,532)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,406 miles
    Test number
    392536564742
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight lagging
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake effort poor
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance 25%

  6. Pass62,874 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    62,874 miles
    Test number
    100918664559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail62,873 miles (+9,523)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,873 miles
    Test number
    852746961598
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR AXLE (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass53,350 miles (+1,704)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    53,350 miles
    Test number
    149048971777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass51,646 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,646 miles
    Test number
    381031855996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail51,646 miles (+2,861)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,646 miles
    Test number
    968438387194
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass48,785 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    48,785 miles
    Test number
    683987107920
    • 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 (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. Fail48,785 miles (+6,900)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,785 miles
    Test number
    988241641386
    • 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))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass41,885 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,885 miles
    Test number
    423325041815
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Fail41,885 miles (+6,032)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,885 miles
    Test number
    397117758260
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  15. Pass35,853 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,853 miles
    Test number
    436593167745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight perishing on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOuter casing of rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  16. Fail35,853 miles (+4,426)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,853 miles
    Test number
    686391062539
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ,cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight perishing on sidewalls
    • AdvisoryOuter casing of rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  17. Pass31,427 miles (+3,699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,427 miles
    Test number
    567944386761
    • AdvisoryOuter casing of rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

  18. Pass27,728 miles (+6,096)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    27,728 miles
    Test number
    187253713481
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted preventing the inspection of some components

  19. Pass21,632 miles (+7,810)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    21,632 miles
    Test number
    367813979982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,822 miles (+8,250)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    13,822 miles
    Test number
    707913854220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,572 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    5,572 miles
    Test number
    775373663281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    4,131 miles
    Test number
    335974562493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y18 SOE

Does Y18 SOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 SOE is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y18 SOE?
The MOT on Y18 SOE is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y18 SOE done?
Y18 SOE was recorded at 100,194 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 6,899 miles a year.
Has Y18 SOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y18 SOE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y18 SOE 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 SOE find?
Y18 SOE passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; general underside corrosion (body, subframes, suspension components etc; nearside brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket detached, and 1 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y18S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.