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PK08 XBV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,398 mi
Last recorded98,398 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 XBV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2023 98,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength WHEEL ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2022 97,710 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 96,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2020 90,725 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 87,660 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 83,272 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Fail 25 May 2018 83,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER SILLS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISHBONE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES HAVE SLIGHT PLAY

REAR TYRE'S CRACKING BETWEEN TREAD

Pass 30 May 2017 75,568 miles

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

both rear tyres tread cracking

chassis rusty

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 16 May 2016 55,228 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 37,626 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 28,837 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 24,658 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,013 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 XBV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

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

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