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NS03 MUM

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,814 mi
Last recorded53,814 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNS03 MUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 53,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2025 51,743 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 49,450 miles

o/s/r tyre perishing

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 24 Jun 2024 49,450 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly perishing

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2023 45,523 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded

nsf+osf tyres worn on edges + perished/cracking

osr tyre perished/cracking close to excess

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2022 41,268 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 37,577 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 35,509 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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NS03 MUM is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NS03 MUM, 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 NS03 MUM registered?

NS03 MUM is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2018.

Is NS03 MUM safe to buy?

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