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FD18 YDA

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

39,918 mi
Last recorded39,918 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD18 YDA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 39,918 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 36,778 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 34,094 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 31,593 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 28,782 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 25,651 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 25,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth below 3mm, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 3mm, worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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FD18 YDA is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FD18 YDA, 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 FD18 YDA registered?

FD18 YDA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2018.

Is FD18 YDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD18 YDA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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