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HJ18 HWN

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,297 mi
Last recorded32,297 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 HWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 32,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 32,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 26,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s worn smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 20,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 14,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 11,720 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 11,720 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 9,274 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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HJ18 HWN is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver 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 HJ18 HWN, 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 HJ18 HWN registered?

HJ18 HWN is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2018.

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