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OY08 PFX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

61,900 mi
Last recorded61,900 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 PFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 61,900 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 61,877 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 56,785 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 56,782 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,496 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 52,481 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 50,127 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 50,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 46,387 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 46,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 40,655 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre perished

Fail 7 Mar 2015 40,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,428 miles

OFFSIDE FORNT REAR LOWER ARM BUSH WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT AIM ON LOWER LIMITS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED ALL OVER

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BUCKLED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR TOP MOUNTS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 34,428 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FORNT REAR LOWER ARM BUSH WORN

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT AIM ON LOWER LIMITS

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED ALL OVER

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BUCKLED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR TOP MOUNTS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 30,434 miles

front anti roll bar fitted incorrectly

front metal and flexi brakes pipes appear to be routed incorrectly but not fouling

offside rear tyre perished

signs of accident damaged to front of vehicle

slight movement noted in nearside rear suspension top mount

Pass 17 Apr 2012 22,553 miles

accident damage noted to vehicle

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

front anti roll bar appears to be fitted incorrectly but is secure

front brake flexi hoses appear to be routed incorrectly but not fouling

front metal brake pipes appear to be routed incorrectly but not fouling

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

poor body repair noted throughout vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2012 22,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

accident damage noted to vehicle

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall

front anti roll bar appears to be fitted incorrectly but is secure

front brake flexi hoses appear to be routed incorrectly but not fouling

front metal brake pipes appear to be routed incorrectly but not fouling

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

poor body repair noted throughout vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2011 14,441 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 14,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft bent (2.5.C.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

bonnet release lever broken from mountings

nearside rear tyre inner wall worn

neasride rear tyre perishing

offside front wheel rim damaged

offside rear wheel rim damaged

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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OY08 PFX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OY08 PFX, 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 OY08 PFX registered?

OY08 PFX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is OY08 PFX safe to buy?

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