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PF08 DHC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,504 mi
Last recorded55,504 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 DHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,504 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 52,491 miles

both front top mounts have slight play

Fail 8 Jan 2019 52,490 miles

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

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

both front top mounts have slight play

Pass 10 Jan 2018 48,419 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 45,651 miles

165/60/14

both rear tyres perishing

wear inner edges both front tyres

Pass 30 Dec 2015 43,258 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 30 Dec 2015 43,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2014 41,218 miles

scrape marks on fuel tank underside

slight damage to underside heat shields

Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,805 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 36,168 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 36,168 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,078 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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PF08 DHC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF08 DHC, 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 PF08 DHC registered?

PF08 DHC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is PF08 DHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF08 DHC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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