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PJ08 CZU

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,689 mi
Last recorded72,689 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 CZU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 72,689 miles

advise o/s bouter sill becoming corroded from front to back

Fail 1 Jul 2019 72,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near seat mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise both front tyres bald on inner edges

advise o/s bouter sill becoming corroded from front to back

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,277 miles

o/s outer sill rusty in places

Fail 7 Jun 2018 69,248 miles

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

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

o/s outer sill rusty in places

Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,485 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 53,601 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 53,601 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 47,895 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,468 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 42,468 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,270 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,988 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 23,190 miles

Offside rear wheel buckled.

Fail 21 Apr 2011 23,190 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear wheel buckled.

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 CZU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ08 CZU registered?

PJ08 CZU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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