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PA55 COW

2018 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,439 mi
Last recorded69,439 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA55 COW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 69,439 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 69,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 64,923 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 62,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 56,817 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 41,134 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 41,134 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

headlamp adjuster not working

Pass 1 Mar 2021 23,758 miles

travel on parking brake close to stops

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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PA55 COW is a 2018 Ford Ka in Grey 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 PA55 COW, 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

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What year was PA55 COW registered?

PA55 COW is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is PA55 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA55 COW 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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