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LR68 HWO

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,416 mi
Last recorded46,416 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR68 HWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 46,416 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2026 46,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 37,848 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 30,254 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 25,404 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Oct 2021 18,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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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LR68 HWO is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LR68 HWO, 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 LR68 HWO registered?

LR68 HWO is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is LR68 HWO safe to buy?

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