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LJ68 KSE

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,102 mi
Last recorded31,102 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ68 KSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 31,102 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2026 31,102 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 27,058 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel may require adjustment or repair

Pass 14 May 2024 23,312 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 14 May 2024 23,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 18,756 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 14,586 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 11,028 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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LJ68 KSE is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 LJ68 KSE, 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 LJ68 KSE registered?

LJ68 KSE is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 November 2018.

Is LJ68 KSE safe to buy?

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