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WA68 ZLY

2018 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,972 mi
Last recorded35,972 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA68 ZLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 35,972 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play & slight roughness (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/S/F & N/S/F perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear tyres have slight cuts in tread

Pass 7 Jan 2025 34,384 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 32,991 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 30,377 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 30,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 29,610 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 29,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,885 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 24,435 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch trim missing

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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WA68 ZLY is a 2018 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA68 ZLY, 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 WA68 ZLY registered?

WA68 ZLY is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 September 2018.

Is WA68 ZLY safe to buy?

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