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EK08 PZG

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

87,482 mi
Last recorded87,482 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 PZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2022 87,482 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch / Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & centre sill /Body (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger not attached but system still supported

Pass 30 Mar 2021 78,571 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2021 78,260 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2020 58,284 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,917 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 48,677 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 44,540 miles

Rear tyres perished on outside edges

Fail 1 Apr 2017 44,540 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished on outside edges

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,611 miles

Rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Mar 2016 41,611 miles

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,273 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 39,273 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 37,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 37,496 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 34,545 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 27,352 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,781 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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EK08 PZG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EK08 PZG, 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 EK08 PZG registered?

EK08 PZG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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