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NK18 UHW

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,182 mi
Last recorded61,182 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK18 UHW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 61,182 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 61,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2025 47,173 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 40,983 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 38,301 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 35,872 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 33,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 31,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 31,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3.5 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake slightly high

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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NK18 UHW is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NK18 UHW, 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 NK18 UHW registered?

NK18 UHW is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is NK18 UHW safe to buy?

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