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RE18 XUM

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

80,306 mi
Last recorded80,306 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE18 XUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 80,306 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 64,490 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 42,756 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2023 33,727 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 33,647 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 32,302 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 31,888 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 31,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 XUM is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

RE18 XUM is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is RE18 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE18 XUM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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