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LG18 YMS

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,309 mi
Last recorded50,309 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG18 YMS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 50,309 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 41,987 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 32,436 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2023 23,162 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 15,637 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 15,589 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 15,577 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2021 15,265 miles

Damage to nearside rear door

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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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LG18 YMS is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc 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 LG18 YMS, 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 LG18 YMS?

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What year was LG18 YMS registered?

LG18 YMS is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is LG18 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG18 YMS 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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