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RE68 CVW

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,374 mi
Last recorded47,374 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE68 CVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 47,374 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 47,354 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 38,354 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 32,791 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 32,400 miles

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 24,405 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 16,873 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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RE68 CVW is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RE68 CVW, 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.

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What year was RE68 CVW registered?

RE68 CVW is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 November 2018.

Is RE68 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE68 CVW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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