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RE18 WMP

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,366 mi
Last recorded44,366 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 WMP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 44,366 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 40,915 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 37,551 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 30,484 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 30,484 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 25,004 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Central 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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RE18 WMP is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RE18 WMP, 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 RE18 WMP registered?

RE18 WMP is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2018.

Is RE18 WMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 WMP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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