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LA18 WHB

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,538 mi
Last recorded31,538 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA18 WHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 31,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 23,230 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 16,702 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 16,699 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 15,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 12,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 9,646 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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LA18 WHB is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LA18 WHB, 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 LA18 WHB registered?

LA18 WHB is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is LA18 WHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA18 WHB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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