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YE18 KLA

2018 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,453 mi
Last recorded38,453 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE18 KLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 38,453 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2026 38,453 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 37,102 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 35,653 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 34,980 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 29,324 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 23,571 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 16,657 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 KLA is a 2018 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YE18 KLA, 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

How do I check the history of YE18 KLA?

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What year was YE18 KLA registered?

YE18 KLA is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is YE18 KLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE18 KLA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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