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GX18 USU

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,911 mi
Last recorded60,911 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX18 USU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 60,911 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm, outer ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 60,911 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower arm, outer ball joint dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 50,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 42,402 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 33,573 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 29,147 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 29,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also worn low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 15,091 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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GX18 USU 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 GX18 USU, 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 GX18 USU registered?

GX18 USU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 March 2018.

Is GX18 USU safe to buy?

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