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EP18 BXX

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,040 mi
Last recorded61,040 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP18 BXX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 61,040 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2025 50,224 miles

Exhaust system corroding

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 43,141 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))

Fail 20 May 2024 43,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/5515v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 37,770 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 32,463 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 32,463 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 25,035 miles

Nearside 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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EP18 BXX is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BXX, 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 BXX registered?

EP18 BXX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 August 2018.

Is EP18 BXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP18 BXX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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