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HD18 ECT

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

31,436 mi
Last recorded31,436 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD18 ECT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 31,436 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 20,990 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 20,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 7,645 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 7,258 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 6,157 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 4,941 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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HD18 ECT 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 HD18 ECT, 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 HD18 ECT registered?

HD18 ECT is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is HD18 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD18 ECT 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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