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PK08 TYU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,515 mi
Last recorded32,515 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 TYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 32,515 miles

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2026 32,515 miles

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2025 31,357 miles

inner and outer sills corroded

slight oil leak from oil filter

Fail 12 Sep 2025 31,357 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

inner and outer sills corroded

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 11 Sep 2024 30,325 miles

Nearside Front 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))

n/s and o/s sills corroded

slight oil leak from filter

Pass 21 Aug 2023 29,123 miles

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

n/s and o/s sills corroded

slight oil leak from oil filter

Pass 12 Sep 2022 27,758 miles

Oil leak from engine oil filter

Sills surface corroded

Slight misting of oil on gear box

Fail 9 Sep 2022 27,758 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak from engine oil filter

Sills surface corroded

Slight misting of oil on gear box

Pass 10 Sep 2021 26,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 25,599 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 25,599 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 24,605 miles

Both rear outer sills corroded

Gear oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2018 22,610 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 20,666 miles

slight gear oil leak noted

slight oil leak noted from filter area

Pass 8 Sep 2016 18,519 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 16,459 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 14,663 miles

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

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

slight gear oil leak noted

Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,634 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 10,660 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,320 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 TYU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

PK08 TYU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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