MOT Status
ValidMileage
97,966 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
exhaust back box outer skin corroded
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear suspension stop worn
Exhaust pipe corroded front to rear and exhaust box
Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides N/S/F and O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2mm also tyre worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Corrosion on rear suspension components (Coil Springs, Shock absorbers and axle)
rear exhaust in poor condition
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust clamp missing
rear exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Rear slight damadge to light lens
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on edges (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
exhaust clamp missing
rear exhaust in poor condition
slight damadge to nearside rear light lens
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear exhaust in poor condition
slight damadge to nearside rear light lens
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R18 LHK is a 2011 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 2011 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 46,711 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 R18 LHK, 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 15 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R18 LHK?
You can check the full history of R18 LHK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R18 LHK registered?
R18 LHK is a 2011 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2011.
Is R18 LHK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R18 LHK shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R18 LHK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R18 LHK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.