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YC68 EYA

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,302 mi
Last recorded49,302 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC68 EYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 49,302 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 49,299 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 48,866 miles

Rear Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Fail 11 Feb 2025 48,862 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Rear Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective

Fail 9 Nov 2024 48,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 40,012 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin ( BOTH SIDE ) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( BOTH SIDE ) 195/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2022 18,429 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 14,722 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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YC68 EYA is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YC68 EYA, 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 YC68 EYA registered?

YC68 EYA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2018.

Is YC68 EYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC68 EYA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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