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OY68 VKZ

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,296 mi
Last recorded39,296 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY68 VKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 39,296 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 39,296 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 35,593 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 35,591 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 33,157 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2023 28,611 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 25,778 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (o/s/f 3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 20,026 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (o/s/f 3mm) (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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OY68 VKZ is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OY68 VKZ, 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 OY68 VKZ registered?

OY68 VKZ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 September 2018.

Is OY68 VKZ safe to buy?

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