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FD18 OLU

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,471 mi
Last recorded60,471 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD18 OLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 60,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald inner edge(195/55R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2026 60,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread + bald inner edge(195/55R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 56,160 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 56,157 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195-55-15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2024 47,257 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 33,740 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 24,020 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 17,768 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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FD18 OLU is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc 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 FD18 OLU, 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 FD18 OLU registered?

FD18 OLU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is FD18 OLU safe to buy?

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