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PJ08 FSC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,798 mi
Last recorded82,798 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,798 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 82,798 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,793 miles

Front both sides wish bone bushes de bonding

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

under side signs of slight corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,949 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 67,563 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 67,533 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 58,305 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,681 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 45,426 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,058 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 30,305 miles

front discs worn on inner faces

Fail 16 Mar 2011 30,305 miles

front discs worn on inner faces

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

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 FSC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FSC, 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 FSC registered?

PJ08 FSC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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