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RO18 YBM

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,451 mi
Last recorded89,451 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO18 YBM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 89,451 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slightly brushed and cuts to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 80,681 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded Corroded at base of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under body and components wet during time of inspection

Pass 24 Apr 2024 66,207 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 46,695 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 46,695 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 31,818 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 31,818 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2021 19,368 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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RO18 YBM 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 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 RO18 YBM, 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 RO18 YBM registered?

RO18 YBM is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 April 2018.

Is RO18 YBM safe to buy?

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