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MM18 FAO

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,260 mi
Last recorded45,260 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM18 FAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 45,260 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2025 39,659 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 34,924 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2023 31,893 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2022 26,393 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover/under covers fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2022 26,393 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2021 18,048 miles

Front both tyres getting low

Rear centre brake light inop

engine cover/under covers fitted

hand brake travel

wipers smearing

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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MM18 FAO is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey 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 MM18 FAO, 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

How do I check the history of MM18 FAO?

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What year was MM18 FAO registered?

MM18 FAO is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2018.

Is MM18 FAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM18 FAO 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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