MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
offside inner wheel arch corroded
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
offside inner wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre perished
boot floor corroded
corrosion to n/s front inner sill and floor not excessive at time of test
wipers touching scuttle panel in park position
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension strut (wheel arch) (2.4.A.3)
boot floor corroded
corrosion to n/s front inner sill and floor not excessive at time of test
wipers touching scuttle panel in park position
slight corrosion to os/r wheel arch
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
slight corrosion to os/r wheel arch
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on inside edges
centre exhaust section corroding
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PK08 SDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 SDY, 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 SDY registered?
PK08 SDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.
Is PK08 SDY safe to buy?
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