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PN18 CFJ

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,647 mi
Last recorded89,647 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN18 CFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 89,647 miles

Coolant Level - Below Minimum Level.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 89,646 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center Box - Hole (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coolant Level - Below Minimum Level.

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 79,014 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front brake pads 80% worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on inner edge close to cords showing (195/55r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre on 3mm of tread, worn on inner edge close to cords showing

Offside rear tyre mishaped

Fail 17 Mar 2025 79,014 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front brake pads 80% worn

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm worn on inner edge close to cords showing (195/55r15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre on 3mm of tread, worn on inner edge close to cords showing

Offside rear tyre mishaped

Pass 18 Mar 2024 65,162 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 64,909 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 56,227 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2023 56,092 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2022 47,471 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 47,419 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 35,160 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 35,160 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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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PN18 CFJ is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PN18 CFJ, 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 PN18 CFJ registered?

PN18 CFJ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2018.

Is PN18 CFJ safe to buy?

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