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AF18 YOC

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,814 mi
Last recorded70,814 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 YOC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 70,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin across front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively across front axle (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil on minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 19 Jun 2025 62,679 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 49,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 49,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 28,988 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 18,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 18,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 11,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on but not indicating a malfunction (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 January 2012)

Fail 17 Apr 2021 11,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on but not indicating a malfunction (fitted to vehicles first used from 1 January 2012)

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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AF18 YOC is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc 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 AF18 YOC, 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 AF18 YOC registered?

AF18 YOC is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 April 2018.

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