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NU18 ZHF

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,335 mi
Last recorded20,335 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU18 ZHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 20,335 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 18,165 miles

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))

Fail 7 May 2025 18,165 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 15,607 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 13,110 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside of vehicle, both wearing on inner edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2022 10,854 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside wearing on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 8,393 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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NU18 ZHF is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NU18 ZHF, 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 NU18 ZHF registered?

NU18 ZHF is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is NU18 ZHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NU18 ZHF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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