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PJ08 HKC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,327 mi
Last recorded72,327 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 72,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 70,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Wearing on Inner Edge

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 66,421 miles

corrosion starting around suspension mountings front and rear

Fail 4 Nov 2017 66,421 miles

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

corrosion starting around suspension mountings front and rear

Pass 14 Nov 2016 62,558 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear movement in rear axle mounting bushes n/s and o/s

Fail 14 Nov 2016 62,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Rear movement in rear axle mounting bushes n/s and o/s

Pass 16 Nov 2015 58,908 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,662 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deterioated.

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 48,407 miles

Both rear tyres showing signs of cracking.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,359 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 41,358 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Apr 2012 34,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Apr 2012 34,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 27,216 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 27,216 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HKC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HKC, 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 HKC registered?

PJ08 HKC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 April 2008.

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