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SY18 OOV

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,682 mi
Last recorded33,682 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 OOV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 33,682 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 33,673 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak Bottom radiator hose CLAMP CORRODED

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Fuel tank heat shield could be better secured

Slight travel in parking brake lever

TPMs light on

Pass 30 Apr 2025 28,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 23,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/55 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 17,829 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt removed

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple mirror hangers --removed--blocking vision of persons on footpath kerb area / driver`s view

Fail 12 Apr 2023 17,829 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt removed

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replaced bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test multiple mirror hangers --removed--blocking vision of persons on footpath kerb area / driver`s view

Pass 5 Apr 2022 13,027 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 8,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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SY18 OOV is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red 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 SY18 OOV, 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 SY18 OOV registered?

SY18 OOV is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is SY18 OOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY18 OOV 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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