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AO68 BYK

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,923 mi
Last recorded51,923 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO68 BYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2026 51,923 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

engine oil on minimum

offside and nearside headlamps slightly loose

Pass 12 Aug 2025 41,693 miles

both headlamps slight loose at fixings

Fail 12 Aug 2025 41,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both headlamps slight loose at fixings

Pass 5 Sep 2024 28,963 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,456 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 19,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 13,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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AO68 BYK is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO68 BYK, 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 AO68 BYK registered?

AO68 BYK is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 September 2018.

Is AO68 BYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO68 BYK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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