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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.

Y18 TFG black Ford Ka – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Ka, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass49,823 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. Pass22,059 miles (+1,211)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,059 miles
    Test number
    183064873699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass20,848 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    20,848 miles
    Test number
    834327752139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,072 miles (+1,862)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    14,072 miles
    Test number
    619059815125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    12,210 miles
    Test number
    728853754128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. 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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