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PE18 LCL

2018 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,633 mi
Last recorded49,633 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Ford Ka24,634 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE18 LCL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 49,633 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 49,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55r15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

coolant below min

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Feb 2024 34,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 34,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 22,971 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 19,579 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 13,238 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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PE18 LCL 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 PE18 LCL, 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 PE18 LCL registered?

PE18 LCL is a 2018 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is PE18 LCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE18 LCL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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