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EK68 WPL

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,396 mi
Last recorded48,396 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK68 WPL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 48,396 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 43,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 38,471 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 38,399 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 31,551 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall. wearing on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers side (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 18,303 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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EK68 WPL is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK68 WPL, 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 EK68 WPL registered?

EK68 WPL is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is EK68 WPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK68 WPL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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