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BU18 AXJ

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,966 mi
Last recorded52,966 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 AXJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 52,966 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 52,966 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,751 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 39,792 miles

Engine oil on minimum level

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 39,792 miles

Engine oil on minimum level

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 27,571 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2022 19,759 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 19,595 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large amount of air fresheners hanging from mirror jammed up above mirror recommend full removal ()

engine has small oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2021 14,659 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 14,648 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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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BU18 AXJ is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BU18 AXJ, 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 BU18 AXJ registered?

BU18 AXJ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is BU18 AXJ safe to buy?

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