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PK08 BVG

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

46,702 mi
Last recorded46,702 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 BVG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 46,702 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle mounting bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2017 44,370 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both axle mounting bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,972 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear axle rubbers perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 38,823 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 33,946 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 29,304 miles

both rear tyres splitting and breaking away from tread ,reqs tyres soon

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,536 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 20,278 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 15,012 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 BVG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PK08 BVG, 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 PK08 BVG registered?

PK08 BVG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PK08 BVG safe to buy?

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