MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
Rear exhaust pin rusted thin
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear exhaust pin rusted thin
exhaust mounting pins rusty/weak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust mounting pins rusty/weak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front blades poor condition
Rear blade poor condition
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is PJ08 BAO safe to buy?
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