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ML18 XTC

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,221 mi
Last recorded68,221 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML18 XTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 68,221 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 68,221 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 61,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 47,467 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 33,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 24,311 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 18,369 miles

Nearside Front tyre low tread 2.8mm2.8mm2.7mm

Offside Front tyre low tread 2.9mm3.3mm2.9mm

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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ML18 XTC is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ML18 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ML18 XTC registered?

ML18 XTC is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is ML18 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML18 XTC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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