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SJ18 ADO

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,351 mi
Last recorded35,351 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 ADO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 35,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Feb 2025 29,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 24,243 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 21,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 21,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 18,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 16,303 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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SJ18 ADO is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red 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 SJ18 ADO, 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 SJ18 ADO registered?

SJ18 ADO is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is SJ18 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ18 ADO 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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