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HW68 HTG

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,631 mi
Last recorded66,631 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW68 HTG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 66,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

parking brake lever long travel

Pass 30 Jul 2025 60,893 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 60,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 60,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 55,212 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

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

Offside Front brake pads worn low

Fail 7 Nov 2023 55,212 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low

Nearside Rear tyre worn low

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

Offside Front brake pads worn low

Pass 17 Oct 2022 45,557 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 45,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 35,869 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))

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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HW68 HTG is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HW68 HTG, 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 HW68 HTG registered?

HW68 HTG is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is HW68 HTG safe to buy?

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