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ST18 LRF

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,291 mi
Last recorded59,291 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 LRF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 59,291 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link slight play

o/s/f bottom ball joint slight play

slight exhaust blow centre section

wipers worn

Pass 18 Mar 2025 53,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 47,533 miles

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

Offside wiper blade poor

Fail 29 Mar 2024 47,533 miles

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

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

Offside wiper blade poor

Pass 29 Mar 2023 42,117 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 35,955 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 31,941 miles

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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ST18 LRF is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black 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 ST18 LRF, 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 ST18 LRF?

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What year was ST18 LRF registered?

ST18 LRF is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 May 2018.

Is ST18 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST18 LRF 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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