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PL08 BKK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,392 mi
Last recorded78,392 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 BKK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 78,392 miles

corrosion around fuel filler cap

fuel filter corroded

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

nearside and offside front inner wings corroded

nearside and offside rear floor corroded

offside front headlight damp

slight play in nearside and offside front top suspension mounts

Pass 4 Jan 2020 76,176 miles

fuel filter corroded

nearside and offside front chassis corroded

nearside and offside front wiper blades split on edges

nearside and offside rear axle mount bushes perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2019 72,060 miles

fuel filter corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Fail 15 Jan 2019 72,056 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

fuel filter corroded

nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2018 68,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 58,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 58,577 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 50,177 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 42,833 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 42,833 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 32,264 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,565 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 9,759 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 7,922 miles

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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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PL08 BKK 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 78.6%.

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 PL08 BKK, 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 PL08 BKK registered?

PL08 BKK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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