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FN58 PZU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

106,961 mi
Last recorded106,961 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN58 PZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 106,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulling 27% toward offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section

Fail 8 Apr 2021 106,955 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. pulling 27% toward offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexible section

Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,082 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2019 96,282 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 96,282 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 95,105 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 95,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 90,407 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres and offside front tyre are cracked and perished

Fail 5 Feb 2018 90,395 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres and offside front tyre are cracked and perished

Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,490 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 83,466 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault wheel speed signal missing (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,935 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 67,862 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,683 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 42,734 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 31,980 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 30,804 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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FN58 PZU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FN58 PZU, 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 FN58 PZU registered?

FN58 PZU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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