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PG08 CTX

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,877 mi
Last recorded65,877 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 CTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 65,877 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 65,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing light cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill near axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 60,306 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 55,530 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 52,130 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 52,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill to step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 46,562 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,161 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 37,598 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 37,598 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 32,942 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 32,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 28,978 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 24,986 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 24,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

discs wearing thin

osf wheel arch liner adrift

rear tyres tread cracks

Fail 27 Feb 2013 20,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

discs wearing thin

osf wheel arch liner adrift

rear tyres tread cracks

Pass 5 Mar 2012 15,937 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 15,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 11,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 11,574 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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PG08 CTX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PG08 CTX, 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 PG08 CTX registered?

PG08 CTX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is PG08 CTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG08 CTX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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