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HY18 BYT

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,330 mi
Last recorded53,330 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY18 BYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 53,330 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 40,754 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 38,604 miles

Both front wipers slightly worn

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness is just above 1.5mm (strong advise) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly perished as well (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 Nails in tread. ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness is 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly perished as well. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 38,604 miles

Both front wipers slightly worn

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness is just above 1.5mm (strong advise) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly perished as well (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 Nails in tread. ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness is 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread slightly perished as well. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 31,858 miles

Central Rear Stop light not working.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Thickness is 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 25,171 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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HY18 BYT is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY18 BYT, 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 HY18 BYT registered?

HY18 BYT is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2018.

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