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PK57 DWF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

28,581 mi
Last recorded28,581 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK57 DWF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 28,581 miles

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to front and rear shockers , rear axle , both sills , front and rear chassis , and both front under wheel arches

Fail 21 Sep 2020 28,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

slight corrosion to front and rear shockers , rear axle , both sills , front and rear chassis , and both front under wheel arches

Pass 25 Sep 2019 26,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight peeling to both front wishbones back bushes

various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2019 26,538 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight peeling to both front wishbones back bushes

various corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 8 Oct 2018 25,026 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 25,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 24,426 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner braking faces

Pass 10 Oct 2016 23,398 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 23,398 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 22,550 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 22,550 miles

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)

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush bonding starting to fail

rear wipe blade deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2014 20,240 miles

all four tyres getting perished on shoulders & sidewalls (165x60x14)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 20,240 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all four tyres getting perished on shoulders & sidewalls (165x60x14)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,710 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 18,710 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

power steering fluid contaminated

tyres all seem low on pressure

Pass 12 Oct 2012 17,349 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 17,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 16,322 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 13,853 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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PK57 DWF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 PK57 DWF, 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 PK57 DWF registered?

PK57 DWF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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