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PF08 DKE

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

24,190 mi
Last recorded24,190 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 DKE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 24,190 miles

o/s front wing holed and corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 22,565 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 22,559 miles

Body insecure o/s front wing corroded to excess and insecure at bottom (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s outer sill holed and corroded to excess within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s front floor holed and corroded to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s inner sill under vehicle at rear near rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s rear outer sill near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s inner sill under vehicle at rear near rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s outer sill at rear near rear subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 22,328 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 22,328 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s rear inner wheel arch holed and corroded to excess within 30cm of anchoridge point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s front floor holed and corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s rear outer sill holed and corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 22,084 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2020 21,747 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 21,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2019 20,814 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 19,699 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 19,699 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill both sides rear beam front mounting (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 18,712 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 18,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 17,689 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 16,786 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 15,780 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 14,342 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 8,897 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 DKE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DKE, 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 DKE registered?

PF08 DKE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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