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HF18 YBU

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

26,323 mi
Last recorded26,323 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF18 YBU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 26,323 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 26,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 21,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 11,747 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 6,101 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 6,101 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 4,324 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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HF18 YBU is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HF18 YBU, 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 HF18 YBU registered?

HF18 YBU is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is HF18 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF18 YBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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