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PK58 ORU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,467 mi
Last recorded85,467 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK58 ORU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 85,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rubber Bush Come Apart From Metal Insert No Movement On Ramp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rubber Bush Come Apart From Metal Insert No Movement On Ramp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2018 85,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rubber Bush Come Apart From Metal Insert No Movement On Ramp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rubber Bush Come Apart From Metal Insert No Movement On Ramp (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 78,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Heavily Worn On Inner Edge Cracking Inside Tread

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge Cracking Inside Tread

Offside Front Tyre Heavily Worn On Inner Edge Cracking Inside Tread

Fail 3 Nov 2017 78,221 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Heavily Worn On Inner Edge Cracking Inside Tread

Nearside Rear Tyre Worn On Inner Edge Cracking Inside Tread

Offside Front Tyre Heavily Worn On Inner Edge Cracking Inside Tread

Pass 11 Nov 2016 70,413 miles

Central Rear Transmission tunnel is corroded.

Nearside Front Bald on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bald on the inner edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Front wishbone,rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section to back box join. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 70,413 miles

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

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

Central Rear Transmission tunnel is corroded.

Nearside Front Bald on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bald on the inner edge

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing Front wishbone,rear bush (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section to back box join. (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 63,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush on the wishbone arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 63,683 miles

Centre Front Braking system leaking Pipe from the brake fluid tank to the clutch master cylinder is leaking. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush on the wishbone arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear axle bush. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 52,174 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 43,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel filter corrored

Fail 2 Dec 2013 43,064 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

fuel filter corrored

Pass 13 Oct 2012 33,104 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 33,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 24,197 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 24,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PK58 ORU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PK58 ORU, 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 PK58 ORU registered?

PK58 ORU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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