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EJ68 NVB

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,809 mi
Last recorded42,809 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ68 NVB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 42,809 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 38,824 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 33,338 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 33,338 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 27,269 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 27,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 22,004 miles

Parking brake lever high

Unable to see brakes clearly due to wheel design

Fail 27 Jun 2022 22,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever high

Unable to see brakes clearly due to wheel design

Pass 28 Jun 2021 16,552 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 16,513 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 10,504 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 5,771 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 5,768 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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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EJ68 NVB is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 EJ68 NVB, 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 EJ68 NVB?

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What year was EJ68 NVB registered?

EJ68 NVB is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is EJ68 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ68 NVB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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