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AJ18 BKA

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

38,413 mi
Last recorded38,413 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ18 BKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 38,413 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2026 38,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 31,790 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 26,446 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 22,163 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 17,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (185/60/15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 14,515 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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AJ18 BKA is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2018 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 24,634 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ18 BKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 8 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AJ18 BKA registered?

AJ18 BKA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 August 2018.

Is AJ18 BKA safe to buy?

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