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AO18 DWZ

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,172 mi
Last recorded65,172 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 DWZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 65,172 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 65,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 60,978 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2025 60,978 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 57,117 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 57,117 miles

Offside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 53,151 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 43,818 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 37,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2,3mm and low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 37,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall next to bead (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm and low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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AO18 DWZ is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO18 DWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO18 DWZ registered?

AO18 DWZ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 April 2018.

Is AO18 DWZ safe to buy?

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