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SG18 CWL

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

37,382 mi
Last recorded37,382 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG18 CWL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 37,382 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 34,359 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 29,896 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 29,895 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 25,353 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 19,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT TYRES NEAR WEAR LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 13,097 miles

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

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

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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SG18 CWL is a 2018 Ford Ka in White 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 SG18 CWL, 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 SG18 CWL registered?

SG18 CWL is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is SG18 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG18 CWL 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.

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