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GJ68 YXY

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,434 mi
Last recorded95,434 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ68 YXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 95,434 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2025 91,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 86,002 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 86,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides - boot perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished(5mm) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 80,796 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 80,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 72,110 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 72,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 63,333 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 YXY is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver 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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

GJ68 YXY is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 October 2018.

Is GJ68 YXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ68 YXY 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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