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EY18 SVK

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,569 mi
Last recorded42,569 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY18 SVK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 42,569 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 35,499 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2023 30,133 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 22,913 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 22,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 19,151 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 16,594 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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EY18 SVK is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY18 SVK, 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

How do I check the history of EY18 SVK?

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What year was EY18 SVK registered?

EY18 SVK is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is EY18 SVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY18 SVK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY18 SVK have outstanding finance?

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