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GC18 YHJ

2018 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,181 mi
Last recorded35,181 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 YHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 35,181 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 35,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 25,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 25,572 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also slight damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 21,703 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 21,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 15,840 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 9,033 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 9,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (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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GC18 YHJ 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 55.6%.

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 GC18 YHJ, 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 GC18 YHJ registered?

GC18 YHJ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 August 2018.

Is GC18 YHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 YHJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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