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BN18 AYV

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,737 mi
Last recorded20,737 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN18 AYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 20,737 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 18,692 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2025 18,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords in sidewall and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked to cords in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked almost to cords in sidewall and worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 16,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 14,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 11,756 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and repaired with red tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 11,756 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and repaired with red tape (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 10,225 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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BN18 AYV is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BN18 AYV, 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

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What year was BN18 AYV registered?

BN18 AYV is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2018.

Is BN18 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN18 AYV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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