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EK18 YLW

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,626 mi
Last recorded51,626 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 YLW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Mar 2026 51,626 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 48,535 miles

Both front tyre wearing on edges & approaching wear markers

Both sides front shock absorbers light misting of oil

Pass 25 Mar 2024 41,237 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 33,277 miles

Front brake discs show wear

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 21 Mar 2022 25,739 miles

Both sides front tyres worn on edges approaching wear markers

Pass 12 Mar 2021 18,217 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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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EK18 YLW is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK18 YLW, 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 EK18 YLW registered?

EK18 YLW is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is EK18 YLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK18 YLW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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