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NJ18 AKF

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,666 mi
Last recorded28,666 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ18 AKF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 28,666 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight, Tread 5mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Tyre foam date expired 2022.

Fail 2 Jul 2026 28,666 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Fitted new bulb. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight, Tread 5mm. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Tyre foam date expired 2022.

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Fitted new. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 27,181 miles

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly split especially beside the lettering on sidewall, Possibly caused by under inflation? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective Tyre foam date expired 2022.

Fail 1 Jul 2025 27,181 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Freed off wiper arm pivot. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very badly split especially beside the lettering on sidewall, Possibly caused by under inflation? (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated All, Possibly caused tyre sidewall damage?? (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 25,704 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rears and o/s/f. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer shoulders, Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder. Tread 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre foam date expired 2022.

Pass 3 Jul 2023 24,224 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 22,345 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 18,879 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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NJ18 AKF is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NJ18 AKF, 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 NJ18 AKF registered?

NJ18 AKF is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2018.

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