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DE18 WZJ

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,963 mi
Last recorded52,963 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 WZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 52,963 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 32,129 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 25,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing outer sidewall 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2024 25,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing outer sidewall 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 19,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 19,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2022 13,558 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 9,501 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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DE18 WZJ is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE18 WZJ, 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 DE18 WZJ registered?

DE18 WZJ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is DE18 WZJ safe to buy?

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