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HN68 BDE

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,413 mi
Last recorded48,413 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN68 BDE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 48,413 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 39,565 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 24 Jun 2024 25,023 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 20,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 20,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 15,415 miles

Front Both tyres 3 mm tread

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 10,939 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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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HN68 BDE is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue 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 HN68 BDE, 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 HN68 BDE registered?

HN68 BDE is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 October 2018.

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