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HY68 EPD

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,886 mi
Last recorded43,886 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY68 EPD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 43,886 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2025 35,568 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 22,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 12,564 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 7,683 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 6,239 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 6,239 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror mounted (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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HY68 EPD is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 HY68 EPD, 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 HY68 EPD registered?

HY68 EPD is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 September 2018.

Is HY68 EPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY68 EPD 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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