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M12 JUW

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,236 mi
Last recorded27,236 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 JUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 27,236 miles

Front tyres have different load ratings

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres have different load ratings

Fail 5 Jan 2026 27,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front tyres have different load ratings

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear tyres have different load ratings

Pass 10 Feb 2025 25,454 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 25,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wipers smearing

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 25,189 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wipers smearing

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 23,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 19,397 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 19,397 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 15,140 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 15,138 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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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M12 JUW is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M12 JUW, 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 M12 JUW registered?

M12 JUW is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 October 2018.

Is M12 JUW safe to buy?

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