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DA18 HPY

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,472 mi
Last recorded38,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA18 HPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,472 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 38,472 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 34,552 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 34,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2024 29,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 24,177 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 18,588 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 12,634 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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DA18 HPY is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,197cc 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 DA18 HPY, 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 DA18 HPY registered?

DA18 HPY is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is DA18 HPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA18 HPY 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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