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YE18 KPK

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,656 mi
Last recorded33,656 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 33,656 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pads worn low

Pass 25 Mar 2025 30,278 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Rear tyres tread cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2025 30,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre worn on edge 1955515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads worn low

Rear tyres tread cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2024 25,825 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 21,462 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 17,261 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 12,950 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 KPK 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 71.4%.

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 KPK, 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 KPK registered?

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

Is YE18 KPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE18 KPK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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