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YK18 CXR

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,151 mi
Last recorded58,151 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK18 CXR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 58,151 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 53,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 48,056 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 42,771 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))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 42,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 4 Aug 2022 36,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in tread

Pass 9 Aug 2021 32,212 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 27,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 27 Feb 2021 27,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 CXR is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YK18 CXR, 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 YK18 CXR registered?

YK18 CXR is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2018.

Is YK18 CXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK18 CXR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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