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GF18 OFE

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,025 mi
Last recorded44,025 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF18 OFE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 44,025 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 37,554 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 31,420 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 31,413 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 25,499 miles

Nail in the nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 20,061 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 15,858 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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GF18 OFE is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc 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 GF18 OFE, 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 GF18 OFE?

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What year was GF18 OFE registered?

GF18 OFE is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is GF18 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF18 OFE 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 GF18 OFE have outstanding finance?

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