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GN18 LZT

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,064 mi
Last recorded71,064 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN18 LZT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 71,064 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 50,987 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 50,987 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning boot (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 35,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 33,481 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 28,676 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 25,236 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 25,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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GN18 LZT is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GN18 LZT, 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 GN18 LZT registered?

GN18 LZT is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is GN18 LZT safe to buy?

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