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SN68 XVA

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,450 mi
Last recorded48,450 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN68 XVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 48,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front bonnet catch sticky

Fail 10 Jun 2026 48,450 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front bonnet catch sticky

Pass 14 Jul 2025 45,568 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 44,842 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 43,406 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 35,171 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 35,170 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 25,201 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 19,816 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 19,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative nail in n/s/r tyre (5.2.3 (h))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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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SN68 XVA is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN68 XVA, 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 SN68 XVA?

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What year was SN68 XVA registered?

SN68 XVA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 October 2018.

Is SN68 XVA safe to buy?

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