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SW68 MZD

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,669 mi
Last recorded68,669 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW68 MZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 68,669 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 68,591 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))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 54,779 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 54,778 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 43,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 35,720 miles

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2021 28,410 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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SW68 MZD is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW68 MZD, 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 SW68 MZD registered?

SW68 MZD is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is SW68 MZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW68 MZD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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