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YD18 ECO

2018 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,579 mi
Last recorded43,579 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 ECO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 43,579 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 43,579 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Fog lamp outer trim damaged/insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2025 38,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 31,321 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 26,330 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 20,040 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2021 14,819 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 14,819 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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 ECO is a 2018 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,197cc 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 YD18 ECO, 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 ECO registered?

YD18 ECO is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is YD18 ECO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD18 ECO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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