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L888 DAH

2018 Ford Ka

White Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,182 mi
Last recorded25,182 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 DAH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 25,182 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 22,593 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 20,831 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 18,644 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2022 18,644 miles

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

service light on

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 15,624 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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L888 DAH is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L888 DAH, 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 L888 DAH registered?

L888 DAH is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 October 2018.

Is L888 DAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L888 DAH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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