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ND18 FMJ

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,318 mi
Last recorded106,318 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND18 FMJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 106,318 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

central stop light not working

Fail 22 Jun 2026 106,318 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

central stop light not working

Fail 17 Jun 2026 106,269 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Central stop lamp inop

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 96,678 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 84,923 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 71,375 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 71,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 56,131 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 42,417 miles

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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ND18 FMJ is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ND18 FMJ, 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 ND18 FMJ registered?

ND18 FMJ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is ND18 FMJ safe to buy?

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