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OV18 YZJ

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,711 mi
Last recorded41,711 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV18 YZJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 41,711 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 41,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 35,058 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 35,058 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 29,641 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 20,716 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 14,219 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 9,869 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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OV18 YZJ is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV18 YZJ, 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 OV18 YZJ registered?

OV18 YZJ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 May 2018.

Is OV18 YZJ safe to buy?

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