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VA68 BLV

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,705 mi
Last recorded42,705 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA68 BLV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 42,705 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2026 39,384 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jan 2026 39,366 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Front fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 33,062 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 33,053 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing badly inner edge close to legal limit tread reading 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level below minimum level

Pass 3 Jan 2024 26,580 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 20,818 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Jan 2022 14,737 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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VA68 BLV is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 VA68 BLV, 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 VA68 BLV registered?

VA68 BLV is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is VA68 BLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA68 BLV 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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