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P55 DLR

2018 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,134 mi
Last recorded72,134 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP55 DLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 72,134 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 64,405 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 64,405 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 55,035 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 45,375 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 32,805 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wear inside edge

Pass 11 May 2021 21,094 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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P55 DLR is a 2018 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P55 DLR, 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 P55 DLR registered?

P55 DLR is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2018.

Is P55 DLR safe to buy?

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