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PJ08 FPA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

46,801 mi
Last recorded46,801 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 FPA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 46,801 miles

Front Heatshield on CAT loose

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing upper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wing corroded around fuel cap

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 46,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Heatshield on CAT loose

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wing upper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wing corroded around fuel cap

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 38,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front slight on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 36,963 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 36,925 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced next to jack point and rear control arm (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 34,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak noted

Fail 25 Mar 2021 34,493 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak noted

Pass 16 Jan 2020 32,795 miles

play in nearside front top strut mount

nearside front suspension arm rear bush perishing

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 28,957 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 27,115 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 23,720 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 23,720 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 20,159 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 15,457 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

n/s/f tyre cracks round outer wall

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre 3mm

oil leak from engine

rear wiper doesnt clear screen

Pass 27 Feb 2013 10,894 miles

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 27 Feb 2013 10,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres cracking on sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 20 Mar 2012 7,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 2,800 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 FPA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PJ08 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

PJ08 FPA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 March 2008.

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