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AU58 PYS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,131 mi
Last recorded74,131 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 PYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2019 74,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center under sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) UJ bottom steering column (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced center under sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub-frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner wing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 71,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all floor panels rusty

all rear chassis sections rusty

Fail 18 Jun 2018 71,424 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength structure behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all floor panels rusty

all rear chassis sections rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,094 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame to chassis mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front sub-frame to chassis mounting area (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system rusty

n/s o/s rear under sills and floor panels rusty and thin

unable to check n/s o/s front bottom ball joint dust covers due to siliconed over

Pass 26 Jul 2016 62,055 miles

exhaust system rusty

heavy surface corrosion on rear chassis

surface corrosion on chassis behind front wheels

Fail 26 Jul 2016 62,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust system rusty

heavy surface corrosion on rear chassis

surface corrosion on chassis behind front wheels

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,251 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 49,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 49,241 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 42,426 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 35,308 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 30,030 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 29,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

some imbalance in front service brake needs attention

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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AU58 PYS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 41,756 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 AU58 PYS, 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 18 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU58 PYS registered?

AU58 PYS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 October 2008.

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