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GJ68 YGO

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,701 mi
Last recorded85,701 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ68 YGO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 85,701 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 85,701 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2025 74,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn/wearing/bald on the inner edge/shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 62,156 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 48,889 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 48,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 37,217 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 31,405 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2021 31,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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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GJ68 YGO is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ68 YGO, 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.

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What year was GJ68 YGO registered?

GJ68 YGO is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 October 2018.

Is GJ68 YGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ68 YGO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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