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PJ08 FVU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,144 mi
Last recorded104,144 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 FVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 104,144 miles

N/S & O/S Floors and under sills corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 95,219 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s under sills corroded but not holed. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded but not holed. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 95,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s under sills corroded but not holed. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill corroded but not holed. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 81,251 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 81,251 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 67,996 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 54,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 54,777 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,924 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 39,108 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 39,108 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

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 FVU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

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

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The MOT history for PJ08 FVU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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