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YK18 CTF

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,450 mi
Last recorded42,450 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 CTF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 42,450 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 41,822 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 40,482 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 34,283 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 26,957 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 19,890 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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YK18 CTF is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 YK18 CTF, 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 YK18 CTF?

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What year was YK18 CTF registered?

YK18 CTF is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is YK18 CTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK18 CTF shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK18 CTF have outstanding finance?

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