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PG08 WUL

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,590 mi
Last recorded58,590 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 WUL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2022 58,590 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BEHIDE WHEEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 57,981 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 57,981 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 55,474 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 50,732 miles

body panels corroded offside and nearside front and rear underside

Fail 3 Jan 2019 50,732 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Central Lower Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached suspension arm bush weak (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

body panels corroded offside and nearside front and rear underside

Pass 24 Jan 2018 47,308 miles

Body has slight corrosion all underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Front tyres cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2018 47,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion all underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

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

Front tyres cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2017 46,046 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,866 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 42,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 37,947 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)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 37,947 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 32,204 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 27,821 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 WUL is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PG08 WUL, 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 WUL registered?

PG08 WUL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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