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AO18 JDU

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,912 mi
Last recorded41,912 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO18 JDU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 41,912 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 38,081 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2025 38,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,198 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2024 33,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2023 26,162 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Mar 2022 20,926 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 20,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 16,346 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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AO18 JDU is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO18 JDU, 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 AO18 JDU registered?

AO18 JDU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is AO18 JDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO18 JDU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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