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SH68 MLY

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

36,540 mi
Last recorded36,540 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH68 MLY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 36,540 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 30,429 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 30,429 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 26,129 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 26,129 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working Osf mirror side repeater lamp inop (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 20,965 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 20,910 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 16,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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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SH68 MLY is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SH68 MLY, 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 SH68 MLY registered?

SH68 MLY is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 November 2018.

Is SH68 MLY safe to buy?

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