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AV18 UZF

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,287 mi
Last recorded82,287 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 UZF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 82,287 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 82,287 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2025 73,697 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 73,695 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 64,853 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 64,852 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 56,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 May 2023 56,059 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x 2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2022 47,422 miles

Hand brake lever travel slightly long still has reserve travel

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 May 2022 47,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hand brake lever travel slightly long still has reserve travel

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cut not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 41,370 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 UZF is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UZF, 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 UZF registered?

AV18 UZF is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is AV18 UZF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 UZF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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