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HT18 ZJE

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,594 mi
Last recorded26,594 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT18 ZJE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 26,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 24,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 22,224 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 19,920 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 19,745 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 19,744 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 15,015 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 15,014 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 14,144 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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HT18 ZJE 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 77.8%.

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 HT18 ZJE, 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 HT18 ZJE registered?

HT18 ZJE is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 August 2018.

Is HT18 ZJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT18 ZJE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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