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AK18 YFP

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,978 mi
Last recorded92,978 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK18 YFP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 92,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 May 2026 92,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 79,989 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 65,482 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 54,973 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 43,088 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 30,897 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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AK18 YFP is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK18 YFP, 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 AK18 YFP registered?

AK18 YFP is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2018.

Is AK18 YFP safe to buy?

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