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SP18 VFV

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,458 mi
Last recorded47,458 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP18 VFV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 47,458 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 43,759 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 43,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 41,107 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 34,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 28,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 14,073 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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SP18 VFV is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP18 VFV, 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 SP18 VFV?

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What year was SP18 VFV registered?

SP18 VFV is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 March 2018.

Is SP18 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP18 VFV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP18 VFV have outstanding finance?

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