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YR18 YMX

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

42,901 mi
Last recorded42,901 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR18 YMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 42,901 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 39,201 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 39,201 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 30,049 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 24,153 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 24,153 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 21,407 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 16,719 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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YR18 YMX is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YR18 YMX, 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 YR18 YMX?

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What year was YR18 YMX registered?

YR18 YMX is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is YR18 YMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR18 YMX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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