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BK18 BWG

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,561 mi
Last recorded34,561 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 BWG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 34,561 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2025 29,438 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 24,194 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2024 24,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S inner driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 18,930 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 13,548 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 13,548 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 9,270 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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BK18 BWG is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black 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 BK18 BWG, 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

How do I check the history of BK18 BWG?

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What year was BK18 BWG registered?

BK18 BWG is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is BK18 BWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 BWG 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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