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YY68 MDK

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,500 mi
Last recorded68,500 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY68 MDK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 68,500 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2025 68,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2024 63,692 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 55,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 45,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn to 3mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn to 3mm in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 33,867 miles

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

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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YY68 MDK is a 2018 Ford Ka in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YY68 MDK, 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 YY68 MDK registered?

YY68 MDK is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 November 2018.

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