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EO08 PZL

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,004 mi
Last recorded75,004 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 PZL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 75,004 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear sills starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jan 2020 64,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper mcpherson strut top mount slight play

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

petrol cap are corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,810 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 62,810 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 57,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 57,103 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Valve stem slightly damaged front and rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 43,671 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise brake check as front inner pads low but cant see how low

oil level very high

Fail 2 Nov 2015 43,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion quarter (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise brake check as front inner pads low but cant see how low

oil level very high

Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,377 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Nov 2013 29,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight age cracks in both rear tyres

Fail 15 Oct 2012 20,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 20,958 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 13,920 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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EO08 PZL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EO08 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO08 PZL registered?

EO08 PZL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is EO08 PZL safe to buy?

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