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NL18 YFT

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,421 mi
Last recorded31,421 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 YFT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 31,421 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 26,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracked 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil filter corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2023 18,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 75-80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & outer wall cracking 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 13,659 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Headlamp aim adjusted whilst set at zero; returned back to customer setting of four ()

Fail 26 Apr 2022 13,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Headlamp aim adjusted whilst set at zero; returned back to customer setting of four ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 8,745 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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NL18 YFT is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver 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 NL18 YFT, 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 NL18 YFT registered?

NL18 YFT is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is NL18 YFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL18 YFT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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