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LS18 YDN

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,808 mi
Last recorded23,808 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS18 YDN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 23,808 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 22,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 19,015 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 14,764 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 13,025 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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LS18 YDN is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LS18 YDN, 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

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What year was LS18 YDN registered?

LS18 YDN is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is LS18 YDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS18 YDN shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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