2018 Ford Ka · 33,590 MOT tests
2018 Ford Ka reliability
2018 Ford Kas fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 19 Ka years (33,590 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 14.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 23,701
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,590
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.3% of tests fail here (833% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 28% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics5.5%
- Tyres3.2%
- Steering2.3%
- Brakes2.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.91%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.43%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.42%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.18%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.92%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.76%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.81%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.53%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.92%) · Track rod ball joint slight play (2.7%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.21%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.79%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Ford Ka reliable?
2018 Ford Kas fail 14.1% of first MOT tests, 15% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 19 Ka years (33,590 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (1.91% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.43% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.42% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Ford Ka shows 23,701 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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