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SG18 RUO

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,545 mi
Last recorded47,545 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG18 RUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 47,545 miles

Free play handbrake

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Pass 3 Mar 2025 37,185 miles

Coolant below min

Free play handbrake

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge Keep eye on it (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting (sidewall) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split/perished slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge Keep eye on it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2024 29,428 miles

Free play handbrake

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Noise from front ? possibly brakes/back plate

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

coolant low

Fail 13 Mar 2024 29,428 miles

Free play handbrake

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Noise from front ? possibly brakes/back plate

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

coolant low

Pass 13 Mar 2023 22,904 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake free play

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 22,903 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake free play

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 14,578 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 8,358 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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SG18 RUO 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 SG18 RUO, 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 RUO registered?

SG18 RUO is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is SG18 RUO safe to buy?

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