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PK08 NWP

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,295 mi
Last recorded64,295 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 NWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 64,295 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 64,286 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 64,061 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 62,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 60,139 miles

fuel filter rusty

o\s\r inner sill rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2017 58,419 miles

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Dec 2017 58,405 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 on each front wheel (4.2.A.1e)

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Nov 2017 58,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim There is a piece of plastic between the wheel rim & tyre rim - marked. (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel - marked. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres are perished.

Corrosion in various places underneath.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

Fuel filter is corroded.

O/s rear footbrake works a little slower than n/s.

Oil on engine.

Power steering pipes are corroding.

Rear exhaust bracket is broken.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,825 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 55,825 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 53,614 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 48,164 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 48,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 36,644 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 11 Aug 2012 31,855 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 31,046 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Near side front tyre has damage to outer side wall, 165/60 14

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 26,402 miles

Oil leak

i)Judder on Off side front brake.ii)slight wear in Front Brake discs.

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 NWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NWP, 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 NWP registered?

PK08 NWP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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