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MK18 AHA

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,589 mi
Last recorded74,589 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK18 AHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 74,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both indicators. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front covers. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Centre stop lamp inop.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 66,593 miles

front brake pads becoming worn

nearside rear tyre slightly worn/wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2025 66,075 miles

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Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 66,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 58,178 miles

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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))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 47,536 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 47,536 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 32,683 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 22,482 miles

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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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MK18 AHA is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MK18 AHA, 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 MK18 AHA registered?

MK18 AHA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is MK18 AHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK18 AHA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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