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EK18 GXY

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,622 mi
Last recorded47,622 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 GXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 47,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 39,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Feb 2024 33,514 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 28,158 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 27,697 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 19,620 miles

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

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

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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EK18 GXY is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK18 GXY, 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 EK18 GXY registered?

EK18 GXY is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is EK18 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 GXY shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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