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CK18 JFY

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,273 mi
Last recorded79,273 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK18 JFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 79,273 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides cracking slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2025 79,273 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides cracking slightly (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working central high light inop Replaced bulb (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 65,232 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 65,232 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working High Level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 53,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 40,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2021 29,357 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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CK18 JFY 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 71.4%.

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 CK18 JFY, 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 CK18 JFY registered?

CK18 JFY is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is CK18 JFY safe to buy?

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