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PK08 LYJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

33,347 mi
Last recorded33,347 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 LYJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 33,347 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 25,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front and Rear sub-frames covered in underseal.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N.S. & O.S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Chassis covered in underseal front to rear.

Fail 24 Nov 2023 25,932 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective N.S. & O.S. (3.4 (b) (i))

Front and Rear sub-frames covered in underseal.

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N.S. & O.S. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under Chassis covered in underseal front to rear.

Fail 16 Nov 2023 25,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 5 Dec 2022 24,894 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 24,885 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 23,490 miles

Underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Nov 2021 23,481 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2020 22,215 miles

All exhaust mounting points corroded

Both front wheel arch area and sub frame body mountings corroding

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Both rear springs corroded

Front discs worn and corroded , brake imbalance recorded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer

Nearside Rear Inner sill area corroding

Fail 2 Dec 2020 27,210 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

All exhaust mounting points corroded

Both front wheel arch area and sub frame body mountings corroding

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Both rear springs corroded

Front discs worn and corroded , brake imbalance recorded

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer

Nearside Rear Inner sill area corroding

Pass 26 Nov 2019 20,729 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 20,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 18,478 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 16,271 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 13,859 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 11,164 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 8,863 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 6,151 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 3,482 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 2,725 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 2,725 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 2,335 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 LYJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LYJ, 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 LYJ registered?

PK08 LYJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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