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MC18 XZU

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,087 mi
Last recorded78,087 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC18 XZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 78,087 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 69,451 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 55,311 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 55,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 44,599 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 44,599 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 37,673 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 37,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight noise (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 29,584 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 29,584 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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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MC18 XZU is a 2018 Ford Ka in White 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 MC18 XZU, 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 MC18 XZU registered?

MC18 XZU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 August 2018.

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