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PE58 UVD

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,227 mi
Last recorded66,227 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 UVD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 66,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,960 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 62,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 58,583 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 58,578 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated INSECURE (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 54,138 miles

Offside Front Bumper over wheel arch loose, but unlikely to become detached with no sharp projections.

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Not allowing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 50,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,836 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2015 42,516 miles

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

offside front wheel arch location

Pass 10 Jun 2014 36,795 miles

offside front mud flap loose

offside front wheel arch loose

Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,365 miles

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,291 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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PE58 UVD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PE58 UVD, 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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PE58 UVD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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