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YY18 VDV

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,531 mi
Last recorded46,531 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY18 VDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 46,531 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Fail 1 Jul 2025 46,531 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coil springs corroded

rear tyres cracking in sidewalls

Pass 4 Jul 2024 41,005 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Jul 2023 31,545 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 31,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 25,639 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 20,532 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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YY18 VDV is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,198cc 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 YY18 VDV, 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.

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What year was YY18 VDV registered?

YY18 VDV is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 July 2018.

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