MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,776 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective CONDENSATION (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PARK BRAKE LIGHT FLASHES INTERMITENT
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
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.
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.
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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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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