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SM18 VMW

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,069 mi
Last recorded65,069 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 VMW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2026 65,069 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 62,844 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 52,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 35,488 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 23,049 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 15,081 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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SM18 VMW is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM18 VMW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM18 VMW?

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What year was SM18 VMW registered?

SM18 VMW is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is SM18 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 VMW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM18 VMW have outstanding finance?

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