Ford Ka+ Zetec (2018)
2018 Ford Ka+ Zetec
CarHunch analysed 268 real MOT records for the 2018 Ford Ka+ Zetec. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Ford Ka+ Zetec has a first-time pass rate of 77.6%, slightly below the UK average of 80%, which suggests marginally higher-than-average reliability issues—though notably, zero vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety concerns are minimal. The "Other" fuel type (likely LPG or hybrid variants) shows an exceptional 97.7% pass rate among the 213 vehicles tested, indicating these powertrains are particularly robust.
These cars are running at sensible mileage for their age, with a median of 26,657 miles, and they're failing quietly: only 0.08 failures per vehicle on average with zero advisory items recorded. Before buying, request the full MOT history to confirm it's one of the better-performing examples, since the pass rate variation suggests some of these cars are more prone to minor issues than others—a strong service record is your best predictor here.
What to check before buying a 2018 Ford Ka+ Zetec
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (79%) | 213 | 97.7% | 0.1 |
| Petrol (21%) | 55 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Ford Ka+ Zetec vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Ford Ka+ Zetec vehicles fall between 18,259 and 36,173 miles.
2018 Ford Ka+ Zetec — Still on the Road
121 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 67% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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