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OU18 LKA

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,403 mi
Last recorded35,403 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU18 LKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 35,403 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 34,548 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 32,601 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 32,601 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 25,662 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 25,653 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass smashed (3.3 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 20,514 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 16,753 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 15 Feb 2021 16,753 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

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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OU18 LKA is a 2018 Ford Ka in White 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 OU18 LKA, 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 OU18 LKA registered?

OU18 LKA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is OU18 LKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU18 LKA 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.

Does OU18 LKA have outstanding finance?

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