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GK18 YDV

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,796 mi
Last recorded21,796 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK18 YDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 21,796 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 20,048 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 17,783 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 17,783 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1955515 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 15 Apr 2023 16,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge apx 3 mm and cracking on sidewall 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 13,785 miles

hand brake travel near end

Pass 20 Apr 2021 12,195 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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GK18 YDV is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc 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 GK18 YDV, 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 GK18 YDV registered?

GK18 YDV is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is GK18 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK18 YDV 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.

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