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SG68 XRU

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,382 mi
Last recorded24,382 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG68 XRU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 24,382 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 19,441 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 16,637 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 13,464 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 10,466 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 10,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 6,465 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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SG68 XRU is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 SG68 XRU, 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 SG68 XRU registered?

SG68 XRU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 September 2018.

Is SG68 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG68 XRU 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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