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YE18 ASZ

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,973 mi
Last recorded76,973 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE18 ASZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 76,973 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 70,641 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 65,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of round on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2023 60,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 60,323 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 51,506 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Transmission leak

Pass 29 Mar 2021 44,463 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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YE18 ASZ is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black 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 YE18 ASZ, 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 YE18 ASZ registered?

YE18 ASZ is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is YE18 ASZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE18 ASZ 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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