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GC18 TWW

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,277 mi
Last recorded55,277 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 TWW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 55,277 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 49,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jul 2025 49,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 43,219 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 36,316 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 36,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation is wrong (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation is wrong (5.2.3 (i))

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 30,957 miles

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Jul 2021 22,354 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 22,354 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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GC18 TWW is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue 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 GC18 TWW, 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 GC18 TWW registered?

GC18 TWW is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is GC18 TWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 TWW 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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