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YD68 BKA

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

17,686 mi
Last recorded17,686 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD68 BKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2025 17,686 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 14,461 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 12,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 9,116 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 5,797 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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YD68 BKA is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD68 BKA, 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 YD68 BKA registered?

YD68 BKA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 October 2018.

Is YD68 BKA safe to buy?

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