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FL18 VHF

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

64,594 mi
Last recorded64,594 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL18 VHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 64,594 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perishing slightly on sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 52,809 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 52,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 41,832 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 30,992 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 18,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 6,609 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 6,559 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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FL18 VHF is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FL18 VHF, 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.

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What year was FL18 VHF registered?

FL18 VHF is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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