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PE08 BVD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,569 mi
Last recorded78,569 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 BVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2020 78,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing Macpherson strut top mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis axle mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

clutch noisy - suspect thrust bearing

coolant level low

exhaust corroding

general underbody heavily undersealed

general underbody mechanical component surface corrosion

power assisted steering noisy

Pass 22 May 2019 76,005 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre/rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front/centre exhaust flange corroded and slight blow

general underbody extensively covered in paint/underseal

general underbody surface corrosion - prescribed arears front subframe mounts, rear inner sills, rear axle mount/chassis

imbalance" noted at rear brakes during RBT

nearside wiper blade splitting

Fail 20 May 2019 76,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle main support mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle main support mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre/rear floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch stiff operation

front/centre exhaust flange corroded and slight blow

general underbody extensively covered in paint/underseal

general underbody surface corrosion - prescribed arears front subframe mounts, rear inner sills, rear axle mount/chassis

imbalance" noted at rear brakes during RBT

nearside wiper blade splitting

Pass 23 May 2018 73,988 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 73,988 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill\floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,439 miles

Central exhaust bracket

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,011 miles

underbody very rusty

Pass 8 Apr 2015 56,836 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 56,836 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,388 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 45,534 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 45,534 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,608 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 38,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,173 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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PE08 BVD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PE08 BVD, 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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PE08 BVD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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