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LJ18 ZDC

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,201 mi
Last recorded12,201 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ18 ZDC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 12,201 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 8,846 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 7,197 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 7,038 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 6,871 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 6,852 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 5,724 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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LJ18 ZDC 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 LJ18 ZDC, 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 LJ18 ZDC registered?

LJ18 ZDC is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is LJ18 ZDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ18 ZDC 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.

Does LJ18 ZDC have outstanding finance?

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