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EK08 PZX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,228 mi
Last recorded94,228 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 PZX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,228 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,983 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 85,921 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 85,921 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 79,472 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 79,472 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,771 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,359 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 49,359 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 28,740 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 24,182 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 19,072 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 PZX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 PZX registered?

EK08 PZX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is EK08 PZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 PZX shows 12 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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