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PK08 DWX

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

45,651 mi
Last recorded45,651 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 DWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 45,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2021 45,651 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 45,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

No reverse lights

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 36,324 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 32,976 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn around both edges , close to legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around outer edge & badly worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 32,964 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill , by trailing arm mounting , marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very badly worn around both edges , close to legal minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing around outer edge & badly worn around inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,257 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 30,257 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 27,024 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Oil leak Gearbox , selector shaft ()

Parking brake only just met requirements , service or adjustment may be neccessary

Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on edges and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre cracking advise replacement

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 20,857 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,177 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2013 14,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside + offside front tyres cracking

offside + nearside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,517 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 11,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2011 7,834 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 DWX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DWX, 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 DWX registered?

PK08 DWX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is PK08 DWX safe to buy?

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