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OU68 VEX

2018 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,179 mi
Last recorded40,179 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU68 VEX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 40,179 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 40,161 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 36,284 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 31,348 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 31,347 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no clear pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

TPMS light on

Pass 3 Mar 2023 27,001 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 24,174 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 15,380 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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OU68 VEX is a 2018 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OU68 VEX, 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 OU68 VEX registered?

OU68 VEX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 September 2018.

Is OU68 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU68 VEX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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