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SB18 FJV

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,634 mi
Last recorded41,634 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB18 FJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 41,634 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 35,829 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 30,571 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 25,427 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 25,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2022 19,922 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 15,049 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 15,049 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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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SB18 FJV 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 SB18 FJV, 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 SB18 FJV?

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What year was SB18 FJV registered?

SB18 FJV is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is SB18 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB18 FJV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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