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PK08 BVE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

64,525 mi
Last recorded64,525 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 BVE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 64,525 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 64,495 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 63,309 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 61,353 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under Seal Coated,

Fail 25 Feb 2021 61,353 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under Seal Coated,

Pass 26 Jun 2020 60,275 miles

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

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 58,076 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 58,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 55,701 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to indicator lens

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 10 May 2018 55,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Nearside Rear slight damage to indicator lens

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2017 53,532 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 53,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 51,425 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 9 Jun 2016 51,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 48,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f, o/s/r tyres cracking

Fail 9 Jun 2015 48,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/f, o/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2014 46,685 miles

All 4x tyres slightly perished

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2013 44,024 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 44,024 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,874 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,009 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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PK08 BVE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PK08 BVE, 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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PK08 BVE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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