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WK68 JCU

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,196 mi
Last recorded75,196 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK68 JCU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 75,196 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,195 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 75,195 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 21 Oct 2025 73,737 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 73,426 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 66,116 miles

All tyre pressures corrected

Fail 17 Oct 2024 66,116 miles

All tyre pressures corrected

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Fluid added (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Piece of wood removed and lubricated (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 59,177 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 59,170 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged centre stalk has something stuck in it (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

knocking noise on steering

Pass 7 Oct 2022 43,110 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 31,298 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 31,291 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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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WK68 JCU is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WK68 JCU, 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 WK68 JCU registered?

WK68 JCU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 September 2018.

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