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RO18 LDL

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,384 mi
Last recorded48,384 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 LDL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 48,384 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 42,574 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 37,598 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 27,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2.5mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear temporary puncture repair

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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RO18 LDL is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RO18 LDL, 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

How do I check the history of RO18 LDL?

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What year was RO18 LDL registered?

RO18 LDL is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is RO18 LDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 LDL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO18 LDL have outstanding finance?

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