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PF57 UYT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,279 mi
Last recorded67,279 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 UYT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 67,279 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper support (6.1.B.2)

corrosion around petrol cap

damage to passengers door

Fail 10 Jan 2018 67,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper support (6.1.B.2)

corrosion around petrol cap

damage to passengers door

Pass 18 Jan 2017 56,712 miles

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

Offside Front drivers seat doesn't tilt forward

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks related

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 56,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front drivers seat doesn't tilt forward

Offside Rear tyre has age cracks related

Pass 28 Jan 2016 42,193 miles

Body has slight corrosion General body corrosion around n/s/r quarter panel (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tyre wearing more than centre (4.1.E.1)

Noisy when hot, ok when cold and warm

Rear passenger east base loose

Fail 23 Jan 2016 42,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tyre wearing more than centre (4.1.E.1)

Noisy when hot, ok when cold and warm

Rear passenger east base loose

Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,645 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 37,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 32,728 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 28,428 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 24,542 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 20,993 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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PF57 UYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PF57 UYT, 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 PF57 UYT registered?

PF57 UYT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 February 2008.

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