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NL18 JYX

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,522 mi
Last recorded55,522 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 JYX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 55,522 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2025 55,522 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Ball joint boot insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Sep 2024 48,288 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 48,288 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 43,772 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 40,657 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 37,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 37,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 33,167 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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NL18 JYX is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue 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 NL18 JYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL18 JYX registered?

NL18 JYX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is NL18 JYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL18 JYX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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