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NJ68 BZV

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,549 mi
Last recorded44,549 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ68 BZV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 44,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 36,990 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 34,620 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 34,614 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 28,691 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 28,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 24,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing just starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 19,610 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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NJ68 BZV is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,197cc 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 NJ68 BZV, 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 NJ68 BZV registered?

NJ68 BZV is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 October 2018.

Is NJ68 BZV safe to buy?

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