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PE08 UFY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

32,757 mi
Last recorded32,757 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 UFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2025 32,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inadequate repair to outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 32,615 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of corrosion throughout underside, nothing appears excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 32,599 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of corrosion throughout underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 30,332 miles

Rear o/s and n/s suspension bushs worn / movement

Fail 25 Aug 2020 30,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn / split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively worn / split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Rear o/s and n/s suspension bushs worn / movement

Pass 20 Aug 2019 26,794 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front tyre worn / scrubbed

Pass 22 Aug 2018 22,318 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 31 Aug 2017 17,799 miles

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s and n/s front subframe / susupension arm mounts corroded

o/s and n/s rear suspension bushs worn

Pass 16 May 2016 12,935 miles

Body has slight corrosion front sub frame area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,694 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 9,763 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 8,148 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 6,411 miles

All four tyres are cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2011 4,694 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 UFY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PE08 UFY, 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 PE08 UFY registered?

PE08 UFY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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