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VA18 HGZ

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,665 mi
Last recorded39,665 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA18 HGZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 39,665 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 38,070 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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 8 Apr 2024 32,709 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

handbrake travel could be improved

Pass 12 Apr 2023 27,192 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 22,945 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 15,282 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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VA18 HGZ is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VA18 HGZ, 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 VA18 HGZ registered?

VA18 HGZ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is VA18 HGZ safe to buy?

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