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RO18 NRL

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,348 mi
Last recorded53,348 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 NRL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 53,348 miles

Nail in tyre both rear tyres have nails in outer edges ()

Pass 24 Mar 2025 46,671 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 41,222 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 41,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 35,989 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 35,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 30,168 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 23,303 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge. 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 23,303 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on inner edge. 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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 NRL is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RO18 NRL, 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 RO18 NRL registered?

RO18 NRL is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is RO18 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO18 NRL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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