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M80 HVY

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,122 mi
Last recorded71,122 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM80 HVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 71,122 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2026 44,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 44,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2026 70,388 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 37,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 62,658 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 35,569 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 35,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 57,302 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 57,300 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged SPLITTING AND CUTS IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 33,832 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 49,431 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 42,206 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides NSF and OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 31,459 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 29,411 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 26,346 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 27,331 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 24,160 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 20,967 miles

hand brake cable outer casing corroding and breaking-up

Pass 21 Sep 2017 18,852 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 18,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2017 18,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M80 HVY is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M80 HVY, 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 M80 HVY registered?

M80 HVY is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is M80 HVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M80 HVY shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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