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BT18 PHA

2018 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,829 mi
Last recorded38,829 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT18 PHA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 38,829 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 38,829 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 34,778 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2024 29,922 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 29,922 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 24,746 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 19,771 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 14,355 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 14,355 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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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BT18 PHA is a 2018 Ford Ka in Yellow 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 BT18 PHA, 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 BT18 PHA registered?

BT18 PHA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2018.

Is BT18 PHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT18 PHA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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