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GL18 XLR

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

53,464 mi
Last recorded53,464 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL18 XLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 53,464 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 41,738 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 41,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195 55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 29,262 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2023 19,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just below 2mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 11,826 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 4,866 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 XLR is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver 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 GL18 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

GL18 XLR is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is GL18 XLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL18 XLR 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.

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