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LM18 AOH

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,186 mi
Last recorded47,186 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM18 AOH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 47,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 39,184 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 39,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 32,097 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on edges and low in tread advise replace as soon as possible (195.55r15.85v budget) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre badly worn on edges advise replace as soon as possible (195.55r15.85v conti contact 5) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 32,097 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre badly worn on edges and low in tread advise replace as soon as possible (195.55r15.85v budget) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise tyre badly worn on edges advise replace as soon as possible (195.55r15.85v conti contact 5) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 24,622 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm advise also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 3mm advise also wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 18,753 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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LM18 AOH 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 71.4%.

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 LM18 AOH, 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 LM18 AOH registered?

LM18 AOH is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 May 2018.

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