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YD18 CHS

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,789 mi
Last recorded80,789 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 CHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 80,789 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 72,809 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 72,809 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 56,121 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level/3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 56,121 miles

Central Rear Undertray insecure ehaust heat shield. clip missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted and rechecked (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play lower ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level/3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 40,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 40,876 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 24,816 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 24,816 miles

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

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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YD18 CHS is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YD18 CHS, 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 YD18 CHS registered?

YD18 CHS is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2018.

Is YD18 CHS safe to buy?

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