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PJ18 BTE

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,145 mi
Last recorded15,145 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ18 BTE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2025 15,145 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 13,023 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 10,994 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 8,826 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 6,779 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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PJ18 BTE is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PJ18 BTE, 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 PJ18 BTE registered?

PJ18 BTE is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2018.

Is PJ18 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ18 BTE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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