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512 S

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,289 mi
Last recorded17,289 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration512 S
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2026 17,289 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 16,437 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 15,875 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 14,441 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 12,133 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 7,461 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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512 S is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 512 S, 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

How do I check the history of 512 S?

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What year was 512 S registered?

512 S is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is 512 S safe to buy?

The MOT history for 512 S shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 512 S have outstanding finance?

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