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YD18 VRA

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

31,188 mi
Last recorded31,188 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD18 VRA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2026 31,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 26,433 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both both sides tyre cracking outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 21,563 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 18,002 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 14,324 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 10,094 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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YD18 VRA is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VRA, 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.

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What year was YD18 VRA registered?

YD18 VRA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2018.

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The MOT history for YD18 VRA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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