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NJ18 AKG

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,416 mi
Last recorded32,416 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ18 AKG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 32,416 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 31,328 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 31,327 miles

Windscreen washer not working front or rear (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 28,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/f driveshaft oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 24,073 miles

Coil spring corroded VERY SLIGHT corrosion on rear springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective tyre foam date expired 2021 ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 19,198 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 14,028 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 AKG 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 NJ18 AKG, 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 AKG registered?

NJ18 AKG is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 March 2018.

Is NJ18 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ18 AKG 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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