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R900 RCL

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,687 mi
Last recorded51,687 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR900 RCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 51,687 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2026 51,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 44,193 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 43,611 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 39,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 39,353 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 35,168 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 31,309 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 24,452 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 24,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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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R900 RCL is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R900 RCL, 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 R900 RCL registered?

R900 RCL is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2018.

Is R900 RCL safe to buy?

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