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AV18 VBF

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,887 mi
Last recorded78,887 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 VBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 78,887 miles

Central Front Lower Bumper damaged

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and scored both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Heat shield insecure

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 74,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened *Inner face of both front discs worn/scored* (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Inner shoulder worn close to bald* (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords *Both rear tyres have cuts within tread area* (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Both sidewalls of both rear tyres slightly cracking/perishing* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 63,831 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 63,831 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 55,853 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 53,598 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 28,227 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 VBF is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AV18 VBF, 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 AV18 VBF registered?

AV18 VBF is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is AV18 VBF safe to buy?

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