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JGZ 9197

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,735 mi
Last recorded22,735 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGZ 9197
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 22,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 22,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 18,387 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2024 18,385 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 16,900 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 13,541 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 9,211 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 5,358 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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JGZ 9197 is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,200cc 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 JGZ 9197, 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 JGZ 9197 registered?

JGZ 9197 is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is JGZ 9197 safe to buy?

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