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GC18 YTJ

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

34,383 mi
Last recorded34,383 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGC18 YTJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 34,383 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 30,935 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 27,347 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 23,673 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 20,052 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 14,974 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 14,974 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 YTJ is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 GC18 YTJ, 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

How do I check the history of GC18 YTJ?

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What year was GC18 YTJ registered?

GC18 YTJ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 August 2018.

Is GC18 YTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GC18 YTJ 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.

Does GC18 YTJ have outstanding finance?

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