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VK18 YMX

2018 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,695 mi
Last recorded55,695 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK18 YMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2026 55,695 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded light corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 47,214 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded small areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated light deterioration (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded small areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded small areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded small areas of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 37,997 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 28,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 22,907 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 21,177 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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VK18 YMX is a 2018 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 VK18 YMX, 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 VK18 YMX registered?

VK18 YMX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 April 2018.

Is VK18 YMX safe to buy?

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