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PE08 YRR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,728 mi
Last recorded75,728 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 YRR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2021 75,728 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced @ fuel cap area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 70,855 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 70,848 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 65,863 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 62,277 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Under wheel arch holed and corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2018 62,134 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 58,099 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres outer sidewalls damage and cut not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 3 May 2017 58,099 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres outer sidewalls damage and cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,927 miles

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

brake pedal drawn to floor on brake test ok when driven

Fail 20 Apr 2016 50,927 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated when reversing (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edge (4.1.D.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

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

brake pedal drawn to floor on brake test ok when driven

front discs and pads worn

Pass 11 Jul 2015 47,641 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 39,116 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,627 miles

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

front wipers smearing slightly

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 9 Mar 2012 26,682 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,682 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 19,785 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 YRR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YRR, 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 YRR registered?

PE08 YRR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

Is PE08 YRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE08 YRR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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