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AR08 GER

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

26,186 mi
Last recorded26,186 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 GER
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 26,186 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 26,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 23,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 20,423 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 17,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 14,063 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 10,598 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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AR08 GER is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc 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 AR08 GER, 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 AR08 GER registered?

AR08 GER is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is AR08 GER safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR08 GER shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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