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PL08 KPP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,776 mi
Last recorded73,776 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 KPP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 73,776 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive FLOOR TO SILL SEAMS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING BEHIND STRUT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 71,895 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS AND INTO REAR ARCHES FRONT CHASSIS BOX SECTION AND FRONT FLOORS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

PARK BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITENT

Fail 1 Mar 2019 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. SPARE ON (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working ON WHEN TAPPED (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

PARK BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITENT

Pass 11 Jan 2018 65,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings corroding.

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension mountings corroding.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 65,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front wishbone rear rubber bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted (3.5.1i)

n/s/f & o/s/f inner wings corroding.

n/s/r & o/s/r suspension mountings corroding.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,281 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,824 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 48,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 48,498 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 38,556 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 38,556 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,419 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 29,419 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 23,417 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 23,417 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,028 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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PL08 KPP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 PL08 KPP, 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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PL08 KPP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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