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PL08 MFJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,724 mi
Last recorded93,724 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 MFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2023 93,724 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced And outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central floor too sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor too sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch at rear around bumper mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 85,687 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 85,676 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 81,613 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 81,611 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 76,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 76,756 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 72,617 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 68,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 63,436 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 58,740 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,514 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,704 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 49,704 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 42,063 miles

Grease around nearside inner cv boot area

Fail 10 Aug 2012 42,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Grease around nearside inner cv boot area

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,687 miles

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

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 MFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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