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AE18 XCF

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,120 mi
Last recorded45,120 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 XCF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 45,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 45,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 38,355 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 35,650 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 35,650 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning replace bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 29,148 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 29,148 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced Rusted bulb holder unit cleaned temp repair (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 22,651 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 15,634 miles

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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AE18 XCF is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE18 XCF, 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 AE18 XCF registered?

AE18 XCF is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is AE18 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 XCF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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