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ALF 855B

2018 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,489 mi
Last recorded50,489 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALF 855B
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 May 2026 50,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 38,958 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge most inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Pass 23 May 2024 26,969 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 16,242 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 13,339 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 10,703 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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ALF 855B is a 2018 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ALF 855B, 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 ALF 855B?

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What year was ALF 855B registered?

ALF 855B is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 October 2018.

Is ALF 855B safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALF 855B shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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