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PK08 DFZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,279 mi
Last recorded102,279 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,279 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 102,271 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 94,316 miles

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Dec 2017 94,313 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,023 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,163 miles

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

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

coolent leak from thermostat

Fail 7 Dec 2015 76,163 miles

Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

coolent leak from thermostat

Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,635 miles

play in o/s rack end

Fail 26 Jan 2015 68,634 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

play in o/s rack end

Pass 11 Feb 2014 64,380 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 40,615 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,351 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 20,716 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 DFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 PK08 DFZ, 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 DFZ registered?

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

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