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RJ18 EWE

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,572 mi
Last recorded34,572 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ18 EWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 34,572 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 32,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2025 32,132 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads 2/3mm. Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall cracked and perished. Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 27,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 18,783 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 12,315 miles

Offside 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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RJ18 EWE is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RJ18 EWE, 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 RJ18 EWE registered?

RJ18 EWE is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is RJ18 EWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ18 EWE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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