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EO08 PCX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,935 mi
Last recorded74,935 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 PCX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,935 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 74,935 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 62,942 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 62,942 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 49,747 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 43,358 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 40,171 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 38,525 miles

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

Rear Accident damage to rear registration plate

Fail 11 Jun 2016 38,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Accident damage to rear registration plate

Fail 19 Jun 2015 35,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate damaged but characters still readable

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Jun 2015 35,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate damaged but characters still readable

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Jun 2014 34,355 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 33,320 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 33,320 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 24,681 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres 165/65/14 rear tyres 165/60/14

Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,681 miles

front tyres 165/65/14 rear tyres 165/60/14

Pass 21 Feb 2012 17,704 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 10,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EO08 PCX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO08 PCX, 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 EO08 PCX registered?

EO08 PCX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is EO08 PCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 PCX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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