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PE68 XSM

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,775 mi
Last recorded71,775 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE68 XSM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 71,775 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 71,773 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

heat shield on exhaust near fuel tank

Pass 16 Jun 2025 69,126 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 69,048 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust silencer leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 57,287 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 45,217 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 45,216 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 31,486 miles

Nearside 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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PE68 XSM is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PE68 XSM, 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 PE68 XSM registered?

PE68 XSM is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 September 2018.

Is PE68 XSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE68 XSM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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