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HJ68 LVK

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,119 mi
Last recorded53,119 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ68 LVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 53,119 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 53,116 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 52,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on

Pass 13 May 2024 48,313 miles
Fail 9 May 2024 48,310 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 39,065 miles
Fail 6 May 2023 39,065 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 25,685 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 17,330 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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HJ68 LVK is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HJ68 LVK, 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.

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What year was HJ68 LVK registered?

HJ68 LVK is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 October 2018.

Is HJ68 LVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ68 LVK shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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