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HK18 WKF

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,277 mi
Last recorded42,277 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK18 WKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 42,277 miles

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

coil springs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2026 42,277 miles

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

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

coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 38,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 31,924 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 25,721 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 25,721 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 20,620 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 15,287 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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HK18 WKF is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black 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 HK18 WKF, 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 HK18 WKF registered?

HK18 WKF is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is HK18 WKF safe to buy?

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