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AV18 DMX

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,531 mi
Last recorded54,531 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 DMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 54,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Very slight play in offside front steering

Fail 16 Apr 2026 54,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Door mirror has temporary repair

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Very slight play in offside front steering

Pass 17 Apr 2025 47,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 41,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads appears to be worn very close to test limit unable to fully inspect pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2023 34,410 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 34,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 21,357 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise both front tyres getting low tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 7,879 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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AV18 DMX is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV18 DMX, 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 AV18 DMX registered?

AV18 DMX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AV18 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 DMX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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