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EF18 MLK

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

29,332 mi
Last recorded29,332 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 MLK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 29,332 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 20,088 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 20,088 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 13,552 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 12,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 10,948 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 9,298 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 8,788 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EF18 MLK is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey 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 EF18 MLK, 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

How do I check the history of EF18 MLK?

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What year was EF18 MLK registered?

EF18 MLK is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is EF18 MLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 MLK 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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