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CV18 OSE

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,062 mi
Last recorded60,062 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 OSE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 60,062 miles

Hand brake close to max travel

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2026 60,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Lamp missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hand brake close to max travel

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Screw loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 52,057 miles

Hand brake lever close to max travel

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Score mark (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2025 52,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Bumper protruding at wheel arch area (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Hand brake lever close to max travel

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Score mark (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper plastic skirt loose

Pass 5 Jun 2024 45,071 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 37,897 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 30,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 24,320 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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CV18 OSE is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CV18 OSE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV18 OSE registered?

CV18 OSE is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is CV18 OSE safe to buy?

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