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PJ08 FXB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,411 mi
Last recorded79,411 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 FXB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2019 79,411 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch rear of filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 71,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 64,107 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 59,962 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 55,179 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 55,178 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 43,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing (165/65 13)

coolant level low

Pass 6 Dec 2014 43,612 miles

both rear tyres perishing (165/65 13)

coolant level low

Pass 13 Dec 2013 35,288 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outter sidewalls 165/65/13

Fail 13 Dec 2013 35,288 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on outter sidewalls 165/65/13

Pass 22 Dec 2012 29,823 miles

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

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

o/s/f tyre 0.mm inner edge 2.5 mm in centre 165/65/13

Pass 19 Dec 2011 24,884 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,325 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 FXB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 FXB, 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 FXB registered?

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

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