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EJ18 CAU

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,761 mi
Last recorded27,761 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ18 CAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 27,761 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 27,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 23,483 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 19,561 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 19,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2023 15,849 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 10,833 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2021 7,554 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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EJ18 CAU 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 EJ18 CAU, 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 EJ18 CAU?

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What year was EJ18 CAU registered?

EJ18 CAU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 June 2018.

Is EJ18 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ18 CAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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