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EK08 PZL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,713 mi
Last recorded93,713 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 PZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 93,713 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 93,709 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner sill corroded near to swinging arm fixing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of inner sill corroded near swinging arm fixing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 92,571 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner sill has surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 92,571 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working stays on all the time (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear most (2.4.G.2)

Nearside inner sill has surface corrosion

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 88,137 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 80,834 miles

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2016 80,834 miles

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

o/side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2015 68,848 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 53,231 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 42,467 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chip in O/S windscreen just within M.O.T. limits.

N/S/F hub-cap missing.

O/S door mirror surround broken.

Slight dampness around power steering rack turret.

Suspect oil weep from rear of engine.

Washer bottle top missing.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 22,307 miles

O/S door mirror surround broken.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 22,307 miles

O/S door mirror surround broken.

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 PZL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 PZL, 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 PZL registered?

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

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