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KM07 HAD

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

74,071 mi
Last recorded74,071 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM07 HAD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 74,071 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER / BRACE [TO BOTTOM ARM, FRONT MOUNT] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

SMALL CHIP IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN

Pass 3 Nov 2025 114,414 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 96,970 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 96,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 72,251 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 69,881 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 69,881 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.6 mm and tyre cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.6 mm and tyre cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth is 2.5 mm and has a cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 75,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 67,169 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 67,169 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

handbrake high but not to stop

Pass 16 Nov 2022 56,947 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 63,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 35,093 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 52,606 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 16,493 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 43,997 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 43,997 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 43,994 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 43,994 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres starting to crack

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 40,684 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2017 36,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,088 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 30,080 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 29,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

front exhaust mount bracket corroding

offside rear tyre 3mm and cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2014 24,668 miles

nearside rear tyre 3 mm

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 20,556 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade tearing

rear exhaust corroding slight leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 16,167 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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KM07 HAD is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 KM07 HAD, 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 KM07 HAD registered?

KM07 HAD is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2018.

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