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YC18 XEH

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,488 mi
Last recorded80,488 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC18 XEH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 80,488 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 75,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 71,529 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 61,320 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2023 61,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 46,812 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 32,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2mm and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 32,291 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge between 2mm and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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YC18 XEH 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 YC18 XEH, 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 YC18 XEH registered?

YC18 XEH is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is YC18 XEH safe to buy?

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