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EK18 ZLX

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,167 mi
Last recorded21,167 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 ZLX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2026 21,167 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 19,582 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 18,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 16,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing begging to perish N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 14,649 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 12,625 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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EK18 ZLX is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey 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 ZLX, 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.

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What year was EK18 ZLX registered?

EK18 ZLX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is EK18 ZLX safe to buy?

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Does EK18 ZLX have outstanding finance?

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