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NL68 NMU

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,650 mi
Last recorded38,650 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL68 NMU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 38,650 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 38,650 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 31,428 miles

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

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 27 Feb 2025 31,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 24,504 miles

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Mar 2024 24,504 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Mar 2023 16,601 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 9,193 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 7,942 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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NL68 NMU is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 NL68 NMU, 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 NL68 NMU registered?

NL68 NMU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2018.

Is NL68 NMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL68 NMU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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