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EG18 RWU

2018 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,158 mi
Last recorded42,158 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG18 RWU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 42,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/60 r15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 42,156 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing 185/60 r15 84h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 40,023 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 37,619 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 32,048 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 27,910 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 27,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 22,340 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 20,286 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 RWU is a 2018 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RWU, 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 EG18 RWU registered?

EG18 RWU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is EG18 RWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG18 RWU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EG18 RWU have outstanding finance?

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