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PF08 DPK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,692 mi
Last recorded79,692 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 79,692 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 79,692 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 68,439 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 68,439 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,760 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 46,630 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,096 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 35,484 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 31,248 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2012 30,270 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 23 Jun 2011 27,534 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 27,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 DPK 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 DPK, 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 DPK registered?

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

Is PF08 DPK safe to buy?

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