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HF18 OGU

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,477 mi
Last recorded82,477 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 OGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 82,477 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 May 2026 82,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limits (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 73,088 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 73,088 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2024 57,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 47,008 miles
Fail 10 May 2023 47,008 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 36,743 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 36,743 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 28,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2021 28,615 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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HF18 OGU is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 HF18 OGU, 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 HF18 OGU registered?

HF18 OGU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is HF18 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF18 OGU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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