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PG08 ECC

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,722 mi
Last recorded43,722 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 ECC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 43,722 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 43,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corroded at rear of vehicle near back box rubber (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Temporary repair carried out on fuel cap surround

Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,018 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mount corroded

Offside Front Subframe mount corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 39,503 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 36,433 miles

n/s/f front sub-frame mount corroded but not excessive

o/s/f front sub-frame mount corroded but not excessive

Pass 25 Jul 2016 32,406 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 21 Aug 2015 27,889 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 24,415 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 24,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 21,828 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 21,828 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 18,426 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 15,394 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside fron t tyre bald on edge

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 ECC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PG08 ECC, 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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PG08 ECC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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