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YK68 BME

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

35,353 mi
Last recorded35,353 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK68 BME
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 35,353 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 35,351 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 29,766 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2025 29,766 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 25,473 miles

hand brake trvling long

Pass 30 Dec 2022 20,381 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2021 14,637 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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YK68 BME is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,197cc 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 YK68 BME, 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 YK68 BME registered?

YK68 BME is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2018.

Is YK68 BME safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK68 BME 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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