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SV18 MDJ

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,735 mi
Last recorded70,735 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV18 MDJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 70,735 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 70,735 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 70,723 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer after flex pipe corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 nut missing o/s rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated beginning to leak grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2024 59,455 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 59,451 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 59,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 59,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 51,085 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 40,929 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 31,382 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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SV18 MDJ is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc 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 SV18 MDJ, 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.

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What year was SV18 MDJ registered?

SV18 MDJ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2018.

Is SV18 MDJ safe to buy?

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