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FY68 VCX

2018 Ford Ka

Bronze Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,631 mi
Last recorded46,631 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY68 VCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 46,631 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 44,518 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 41,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 41,429 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 34,328 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 34,321 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 25,650 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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FY68 VCX is a 2018 Ford Ka in Bronze with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY68 VCX, 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 FY68 VCX registered?

FY68 VCX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is FY68 VCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY68 VCX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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