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FY08 PVJ

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,098 mi
Last recorded71,098 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 PVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2020 71,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor to sill non existent (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/boot floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Aug 2019 68,881 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disk face corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriating. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 68,881 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill, inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear mount - floor pan. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner & outer sill, inner wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disk face corrosion.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + tread cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriating. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 66,942 miles

Offside Front & rear tyres - deteriating/ tread cracking..

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 66,942 miles

Offside Front & rear tyres - deteriating/ tread cracking..

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,436 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 54,171 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 42,378 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 29,202 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2013 19,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 15,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 11,607 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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FY08 PVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow 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 FY08 PVJ, 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 FY08 PVJ registered?

FY08 PVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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