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PJ18 LFO

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,618 mi
Last recorded68,618 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 68,618 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 68,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 58,921 miles

parking brake has a lot of travel but is efficient

Pass 4 Apr 2024 48,981 miles

o/s rear door, sill and wheel arch damaged

Fail 4 Apr 2024 48,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s rear door, sill and wheel arch damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2023 41,490 miles

body damage to the n/s rear door area

Pass 14 Apr 2022 35,510 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 35,510 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 29,409 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 LFO is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black 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 PJ18 LFO, 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.

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What year was PJ18 LFO registered?

PJ18 LFO is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2018.

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The MOT history for PJ18 LFO 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.

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