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GU68 BWX

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,587 mi
Last recorded32,587 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU68 BWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 32,587 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 29,374 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 29,374 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test large sat nav (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 26,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 23,815 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 22,285 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both+slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 17,888 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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GU68 BWX is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,197cc 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 GU68 BWX, 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 GU68 BWX registered?

GU68 BWX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 September 2018.

Is GU68 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU68 BWX 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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