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WB03 ELB

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,869 mi
Last recorded49,869 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWB03 ELB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 49,869 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 49,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 47,913 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 41,208 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 32,080 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 32,080 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))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 25,162 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 19,068 miles

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))

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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WB03 ELB is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WB03 ELB, 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 WB03 ELB registered?

WB03 ELB is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2018.

Is WB03 ELB safe to buy?

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