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EP18 ALO

2018 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,628 mi
Last recorded45,628 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP18 ALO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 45,628 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x 2 nails , 185.60.15

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Non repairable

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both tyres have multiple deep cuts , change asap (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres heavily cracked , change asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2025 41,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2025 41,247 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185.60.15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 37,667 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 37,667 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 52,511 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 52,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2022 28,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 21,696 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 21,645 miles

Offside Front Daytime running lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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EP18 ALO is a 2018 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EP18 ALO, 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 EP18 ALO registered?

EP18 ALO is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 August 2018.

Is EP18 ALO safe to buy?

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