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FA18 ETE

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,969 mi
Last recorded29,969 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA18 ETE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 29,969 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2026 29,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 27,002 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 20,800 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 8,085 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 6,377 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 4,021 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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FA18 ETE is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FA18 ETE, 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

How do I check the history of FA18 ETE?

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What year was FA18 ETE registered?

FA18 ETE is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 August 2018.

Is FA18 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA18 ETE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA18 ETE have outstanding finance?

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