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LC18 NJX

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

68,479 mi
Last recorded68,479 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC18 NJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 68,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 51,670 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 37,606 miles

Both front tyres are worn very low (2mm).

Centre brake light is not working.

Nearside rear tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 12 Mar 2024 37,606 miles

Both front tyres are worn very low (2mm).

Centre brake light is not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 14 Mar 2023 25,655 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 21,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 50 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 May 2021 15,022 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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LC18 NJX is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc 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 LC18 NJX, 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 LC18 NJX registered?

LC18 NJX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2018.

Is LC18 NJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC18 NJX 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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