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SA18 KWE

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,968 mi
Last recorded62,968 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA18 KWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 62,968 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 62,167 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 62,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 50,367 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 50,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 43,319 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 34,628 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 25,320 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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SA18 KWE 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 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA18 KWE, 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 SA18 KWE registered?

SA18 KWE is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is SA18 KWE safe to buy?

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