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W2 SVG

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,217 mi
Last recorded71,217 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW2 SVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 71,217 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease but still preventing ingress of dirt/water (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 61,557 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 61,557 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 54,691 miles

center stop lamp not working

Pass 28 Mar 2023 40,445 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 39,817 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 32,278 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 27,277 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 27,277 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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W2 SVG is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W2 SVG, 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 W2 SVG registered?

W2 SVG is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is W2 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W2 SVG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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