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PJ08 BAO

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,929 mi
Last recorded66,929 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 BAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 66,929 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 May 2017 66,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 66,848 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (door shut area) (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,489 miles

Rear exhaust pin rusted thin

Fail 28 Apr 2016 61,489 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust pin rusted thin

Pass 1 May 2015 55,692 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 49,228 miles

exhaust mounting pins rusty/weak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 49,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust mounting pins rusty/weak

Pass 31 May 2013 42,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2012 34,142 miles

Front blades poor condition

Rear blade poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2011 22,400 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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PJ08 BAO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PJ08 BAO, 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 PJ08 BAO registered?

PJ08 BAO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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