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FH18 TAU

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,063 mi
Last recorded62,063 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH18 TAU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 62,063 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 58,322 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal slightly seeping oil

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn smooth no cord or ply exposed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 58,322 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft seal slightly seeping oil

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn smooth no cord or ply exposed

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 52,286 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front small chip in windscreen

Nearside Front track rod arm has play

Fail 6 Aug 2024 52,286 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front small chip in windscreen

Nearside Front track rod arm has play

Offside Front tyre has puncher /screw

Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,422 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 23,348 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 23,347 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 12,132 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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FH18 TAU is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FH18 TAU, 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 FH18 TAU registered?

FH18 TAU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 August 2018.

Is FH18 TAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH18 TAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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