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NV18 GKX

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,494 mi
Last recorded86,494 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV18 GKX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 86,494 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2026 86,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 72,008 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 72,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 May 2024 59,760 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 59,760 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 19 May 2023 49,253 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 40,636 miles

fuel flap inoperative

Pass 21 May 2021 32,188 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 32,188 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))

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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NV18 GKX is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NV18 GKX, 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 NV18 GKX registered?

NV18 GKX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is NV18 GKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV18 GKX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NV18 GKX have outstanding finance?

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