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OV18 KSO

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,242 mi
Last recorded42,242 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 KSO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 42,242 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2026 42,242 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 40,022 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS light on indicating low tyre pressure

Pass 1 May 2024 35,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS warning light on indicating low pressure

Pass 19 Apr 2023 29,641 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 29,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 23,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 18,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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OV18 KSO is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver 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 OV18 KSO, 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 OV18 KSO registered?

OV18 KSO is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2018.

Is OV18 KSO safe to buy?

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