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SJ18 UJY

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

41,129 mi
Last recorded41,129 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ18 UJY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 41,129 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 41,129 miles
Fail 28 May 2025 41,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective missing exhaust rubber centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 39,413 miles

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

centre and rear heatshields insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2024 39,413 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

centre and rear heatshields insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2023 33,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 25,474 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 20,233 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 15,843 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 UJY 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 77.8%.

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 UJY, 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 UJY registered?

SJ18 UJY is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is SJ18 UJY safe to buy?

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