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YD18 PHK

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,276 mi
Last recorded42,276 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 PHK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 42,276 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 27,519 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 20,907 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 13,169 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 10,233 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 9,478 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 9,478 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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 PHK is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PHK, 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 PHK registered?

YD18 PHK is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is YD18 PHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD18 PHK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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