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EG18 RUA

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,127 mi
Last recorded47,127 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG18 RUA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 47,127 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 40,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 33,883 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 33,865 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 26,469 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 19,751 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 14,181 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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EG18 RUA is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EG18 RUA, 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 EG18 RUA?

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What year was EG18 RUA registered?

EG18 RUA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is EG18 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG18 RUA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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