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DC18 OPZ

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,546 mi
Last recorded59,546 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC18 OPZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2026 59,546 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 52,222 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL ON MINIMUM

Pass 19 Jul 2024 45,649 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 38,368 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 30,612 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 23,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edge step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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 OPZ is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DC18 OPZ, 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 OPZ registered?

DC18 OPZ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 July 2018.

Is DC18 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC18 OPZ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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