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N18 HFS

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,307 mi
Last recorded47,307 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 HFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 47,307 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 47,307 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 40,852 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 34,141 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 28,036 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 19,782 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 13,129 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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N18 HFS is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver 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 N18 HFS, 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 N18 HFS?

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What year was N18 HFS registered?

N18 HFS is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is N18 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N18 HFS 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.

Does N18 HFS have outstanding finance?

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