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PK08 TXO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,498 mi
Last recorded106,498 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 TXO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2020 106,498 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch behind suspension strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust rubber mounting badly detiorated

Pass 12 Jan 2019 103,135 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter ()

Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,325 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,164 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 94,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 78,094 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 78,094 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,123 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 69,123 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 67,408 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 67,406 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 60,667 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 49,728 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 36,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r panel damaged

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 TXO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc 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 TXO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK08 TXO registered?

PK08 TXO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is PK08 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK08 TXO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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