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ST18 WHP

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,915 mi
Last recorded72,915 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST18 WHP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 72,915 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 72,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 65,028 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 65,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 54,262 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 46,220 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 37,374 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 28,728 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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ST18 WHP is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey 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 ST18 WHP, 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 ST18 WHP registered?

ST18 WHP is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is ST18 WHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST18 WHP 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.

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