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LM18 OOX

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,154 mi
Last recorded17,154 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 17,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 17,154 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 16,394 miles

Front Lower AC temperature sensor wires are cut

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 16,394 miles

Front Lower AC temperature sensor wires are cut

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 15,641 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 15,245 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 15,074 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 14,230 miles

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

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 OOX is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc 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 LM18 OOX, 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 OOX registered?

LM18 OOX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2018.

Is LM18 OOX safe to buy?

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