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PY18 CZW

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,318 mi
Last recorded19,318 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY18 CZW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 19,318 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 15 Jun 2026 19,318 miles

Offside Side repeater not working outer cover of mirror damaged lens and bulb missing from repeater light (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

low tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Jun 2025 16,496 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 16,496 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 13,454 miles

Nearside Front crash damage but no sharp edges

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front crash damage but no sharp edges

Offside Rear crash damage but no sharp edges

Pass 29 Jun 2023 12,287 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 12,286 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working lamp missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 9,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

body work damaged but no sharp edges o/s n/s

Pass 23 Jun 2021 8,252 miles

Damage to N/S & O/S front and rear body panels but no sharp edges.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 8,252 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing Side repeater. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Damage to N/S & O/S front and rear body panels but no sharp edges.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ,Missing.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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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PY18 CZW is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PY18 CZW, 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 PY18 CZW registered?

PY18 CZW is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 July 2018.

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