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WJ68 ZPG

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

37,497 mi
Last recorded37,497 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ68 ZPG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 37,497 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 37,494 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 35,181 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 35,181 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 34,443 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 34,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 25,268 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top mounts (5.3.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

drivers mirror cover missing and glass cracked

internal rear view mirror missing

rear gearbox mount bushes perished and some play

tyre warning on dash

Pass 3 Nov 2021 20,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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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WJ68 ZPG is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WJ68 ZPG, 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 WJ68 ZPG registered?

WJ68 ZPG is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2018.

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