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GN68 YCS

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

35,752 mi
Last recorded35,752 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN68 YCS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 35,752 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 32,630 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 31,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 25,309 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 25,275 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 16,559 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 16,489 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 16,314 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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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GN68 YCS is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GN68 YCS, 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 GN68 YCS?

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What year was GN68 YCS registered?

GN68 YCS is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2018.

Is GN68 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN68 YCS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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