
Ford KA
Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,242 cc
Y18 TFGMOT history
Y18 TFG is a black petrol Ford KA first used on 13 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 49,823 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 49,823 mi
- At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y18 TFG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- KA
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,242 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 13 Mar 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y18 TFG was last recorded at 49,823 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 1,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 48,519 miles · 18 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,304 miles
- Average per year
- 3,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,823 miles
- 2025 – 48,519 miles
- 2024 – 45,461 miles
- 2023 – 42,321 miles
- 2022 – 39,042 miles
- 2021 – 35,557 miles
- 2020 – 28,663 miles
- 2018 – 24,614 miles
- 2017 – 22,804 miles
- 2016 – 22,059 miles
- 2015 – 20,848 miles
- 2014 – 12,210 miles
- 2013 – 9,575 miles
- 2012 – 7,151 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrode
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 Lower fog light not working
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower fog light no pattern
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber badly perished
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
20 tests since 27 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,823 miles (+1,304)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 49,823 miles
- Test number
- 824839727598
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corrode
Pass48,519 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 48,519 miles
- Test number
- 624850502965
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light no pattern
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber badly perished (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAir filter box broken
Fail48,515 miles (+3,054)1 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,515 miles
- Test number
- 536941163448
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light not working
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre large, on edge may not be repairable
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light no pattern
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber badly perished (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective under inflated
- AdvisoryAir filter box broken
Pass45,461 miles (+42)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 45,461 miles
- Test number
- 988447193605
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light no pattern lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAir intake filter box broken
- AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust clamps missing exhaust not insecure or leaking gases
Fail45,419 miles (+3,098)5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,419 miles
- Test number
- 407163494006
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misting on lens or bulb issue?? (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower fog light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower fog light no pattern lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAir intake filter box broken
- AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust clamps missing exhaust not insecure or leaking gases
Pass42,321 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 42,321 miles
- Test number
- 319924229122
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail42,319 miles (+3,277)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,319 miles
- Test number
- 301620863182
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass39,042 miles (+3,485)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 39,042 miles
- Test number
- 149389068947
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass35,557 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 35,557 miles
- Test number
- 129674607882
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail35,557 miles (+6,894)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,557 miles
- Test number
- 153074533674
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass28,663 miles (+4,049)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 28,663 miles
- Test number
- 281435947230
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass24,614 miles (+1,810)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 24,614 miles
- Test number
- 152394475884
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass22,804 miles (+745)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 22,804 miles
- Test number
- 740851503157
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass22,059 miles (+1,211)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 22,059 miles
- Test number
- 183064873699
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,848 miles (+6,776)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 20,848 miles
- Test number
- 834327752139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,072 miles (+1,862)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 14,072 miles
- Test number
- 619059815125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 12,210 miles
- Test number
- 728853754128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,210 miles (+2,635)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,210 miles
- Test number
- 249443354105
- 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)
Pass9,575 miles (+2,424)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 9,575 miles
- Test number
- 477682923132
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass7,151 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 7,151 miles
- Test number
- 695658912133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y18 TFG
- Does Y18 TFG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y18 TFG is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y18 TFG?
- The MOT on Y18 TFG is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y18 TFG done?
- Y18 TFG was recorded at 49,823 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,095 miles a year.
- Has Y18 TFG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y18 TFG has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y18 TFG 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 TFG find?
- Y18 TFG passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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