MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.7mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear no spare wheel in carrier but carrier secure
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure rubbers broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.7mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 1.8mm limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear no spare wheel in carrier but carrier secure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Axle beam bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Rear Axle beam bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Axle beam bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Offside Rear Axle beam bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre 2;5mm
o/s/f tyre 2;5mm
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre 2;5mm
o/s/f tyre 2;5mm
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Warning. In my opinion the front tyres of this vehicle are dangerous but due to MOT guidelines I am unable to fail them.
track out of spec
wiper blades getting worn
brake discs getting worn
handbrake travel getting excessive
n/s/f rear wishbone bush getting worn
n/s/f tyre 3mm
n/s/r tyre 3mm
o/s/f rear wishbone bush getting worn
o/s/f tyre 3mm
o/s/r tyre 3mm
n/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to get worn
o/s/f rear wishbone bush starting to get worn
wiper blades getting worn
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PK08 DME is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 DME, 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 DME is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.
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