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SH18 XMZ

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,713 mi
Last recorded35,713 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH18 XMZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 35,713 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2026 35,713 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 31,175 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 31,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 27,005 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2023 18,934 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in treads - 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge - 3mm in places - 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in treads and outer sidewall - 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2023 18,934 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs look worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in treads - 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge - 3mm in places - 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in treads and outer sidewall - 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 12,652 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2021 8,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Just starting to crack, also has slight wear on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears just starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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SH18 XMZ is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH18 XMZ, 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 SH18 XMZ registered?

SH18 XMZ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 June 2018.

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