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LO18 RHE

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

47,097 mi
Last recorded47,097 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO18 RHE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 47,097 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 39,498 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 39,498 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 31,366 miles

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 29 Aug 2023 31,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 2 Jul 2022 24,035 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake discs inner surface lipped and corroded

Inner Front brake pads low

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

Offside front bumper cracked

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 30 Jun 2022 24,035 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure Upper bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195.55.15 85V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front brake discs inner surface lipped and corroded

Inner Front brake pads low

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

Offside front bumper cracked

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jul 2021 18,537 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 18,537 miles

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

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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LO18 RHE is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LO18 RHE, 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 LO18 RHE registered?

LO18 RHE is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is LO18 RHE safe to buy?

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