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MA16 ZZZ

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

48,093 mi
Last recorded48,093 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA16 ZZZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 48,093 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2025 57,452 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox clamp missisg.system secure at time of test.

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Apr 2025 44,444 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 47,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 47,134 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 39,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 40,968 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 35,158 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2022 31,830 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 30,238 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 23,472 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 24,580 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 17,685 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2019 13,582 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 7,941 miles

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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MA16 ZZZ is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA16 ZZZ, 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 MA16 ZZZ registered?

MA16 ZZZ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2018.

Is MA16 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA16 ZZZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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