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PK08 SDY

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,889 mi
Last recorded134,889 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 SDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 134,889 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

offside inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2019 134,889 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 129,042 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Mar 2018 128,978 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 119,447 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 119,402 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 105,765 miles

slight corrosion to os/r wheel arch

Fail 19 Mar 2016 105,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight corrosion to os/r wheel arch

Pass 13 Mar 2015 92,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

centre exhaust section corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 80,460 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,056 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 54,056 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 41,049 miles

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.

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 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.

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