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CU18 XDF

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,517 mi
Last recorded14,517 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU18 XDF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 14,517 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 12,381 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing deep cracking on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 10,381 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 9,515 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 8,591 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 6,715 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 6,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 4,954 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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CU18 XDF is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CU18 XDF, 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 CU18 XDF registered?

CU18 XDF is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is CU18 XDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU18 XDF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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