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YH18 EHT

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

62,387 mi
Last recorded62,387 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH18 EHT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 62,387 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 57,802 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 50,207 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Sep 2024 50,207 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Sep 2023 46,534 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 42,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 34,456 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 25,569 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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YH18 EHT is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black 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 YH18 EHT, 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

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What year was YH18 EHT registered?

YH18 EHT is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2018.

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The MOT history for YH18 EHT 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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