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PE58 VJM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,299 mi
Last recorded98,299 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE58 VJM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 98,299 miles

Fuel pipe insecure nearside rear fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced water / condensation. no pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1 x rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

front number plate worn

nearside side repeater lens broken

offside rear inner sill corroded. front floor areas corroded. outer sills corroded

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,489 miles

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

nearside and offside front floor areas slight corroded

nearside front inner brake pad worn

rear inner sills corroded

rear wiper blade perished

spare tyre low pressure

Fail 4 Nov 2020 96,489 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected damaged. white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

nearside and offside front floor areas slight corroded

nearside front inner brake pad worn

rear inner sills corroded

rear wiper blade perished

spare tyre low pressure

Pass 1 Nov 2019 94,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

front number plate delaminating

nearside and offside front floor areas corroded

offside front washers poor

Fail 31 Oct 2019 94,602 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

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

front number plate delaminating

nearside and offside front floor areas corroded

offside front washers poor

Pass 2 Nov 2018 92,900 miles

front number plate slight deteriorated

nearside and offside front wish bone inner rear bushes breaking away from bondings

nearside front tyre slight wear on outer edge

rear wiper blade perished

slight corrosion to front floor areas

Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,014 miles

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

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

nearside front floor area corroded

nearside rear number plate light unit loose

rear wiper blade perished

Fail 1 Nov 2017 92,014 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

nearside front floor area corroded

nearside rear number plate light unit loose

rear wiper blade perished

Pass 15 Oct 2016 90,770 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 88,418 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 82,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing low

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Oct 2013 68,035 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,545 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,545 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,335 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 39,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf brake disc heavily worn

osf brake disc heavily worn

osf tyre on 1.6mm

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 VJM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 PE58 VJM, 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 PE58 VJM registered?

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

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