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BC68 UMB

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,678 mi
Last recorded37,678 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC68 UMB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 37,678 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front pitted on edges inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 30,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. Worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 25,011 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Dec 2023 25,011 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 19,002 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 14,703 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 14,703 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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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BC68 UMB is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey 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 BC68 UMB, 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 BC68 UMB registered?

BC68 UMB is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is BC68 UMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BC68 UMB 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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