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L17 NDX

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,283 mi
Last recorded52,283 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 NDX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 52,283 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 43,744 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 36,712 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 36,709 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 30,008 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 23,825 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 20,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 20,378 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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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L17 NDX is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc 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 L17 NDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L17 NDX registered?

L17 NDX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2018.

Is L17 NDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 NDX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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