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SO18 ZCA

2018 Ford Ka

Gold Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,236 mi
Last recorded43,236 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO18 ZCA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 43,236 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 41,745 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 41,745 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 48,482 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 25,213 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 20,661 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 16,449 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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SO18 ZCA is a 2018 Ford Ka in Gold 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 SO18 ZCA, 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

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What year was SO18 ZCA registered?

SO18 ZCA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 March 2018.

Is SO18 ZCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO18 ZCA 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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