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GL18 HVR

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,635 mi
Last recorded86,635 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 HVR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 86,635 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 73,698 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,934 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 34,656 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 20,460 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 6,565 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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GL18 HVR is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GL18 HVR, 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 GL18 HVR registered?

GL18 HVR is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 May 2018.

Is GL18 HVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 HVR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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