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DC18 OPL

2018 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,187 mi
Last recorded67,187 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 OPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 67,187 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 40,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 28,603 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 28,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn possible tracking issue (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 24,772 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 24,772 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 16,263 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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DC18 OPL is a 2018 Ford Ka in Yellow 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 DC18 OPL, 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 DC18 OPL registered?

DC18 OPL is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 July 2018.

Is DC18 OPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 OPL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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