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P200 ULP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 ULP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,098 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 92,098 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and inner sills on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 86,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at chassis and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch slipping

Fail 8 Jan 2020 86,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides at chassis and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch slipping

Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,859 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 77,859 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord showing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,635 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 66,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak thermostat housing area ()

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis / inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Jan 2017 58,724 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 58,724 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,515 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp level switch zeroed

O/S front tyre small cut on sidewall

O/S rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 21 Jan 2016 49,515 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Headlamp level switch zeroed

O/S front tyre small cut on sidewall

O/S rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2015 41,390 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 41,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 May 2014 32,141 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 28,217 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 24,239 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 May 2012 24,239 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 19,522 miles

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

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

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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P200 ULP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P200 ULP, 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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P200 ULP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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