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PL08 RPY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,904 mi
Last recorded51,904 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 RPY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 51,904 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 51,904 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 51,892 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind road wheel marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind road wheel marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms bush slight debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general vehicle corrosion to suspension components and floor

Pass 12 May 2021 48,668 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 48,645 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill/floor close to subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 43,743 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 43,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 34,971 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 34,971 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 33,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

lambda reading only just met requirements 1.03. max limit allowed 1.03

Fail 31 Oct 2018 33,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

lambda reading only just met requirements 1.03. max limit allowed 1.03

Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,765 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 26,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroded front chassis to suspension mounting point (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroded front chassis to suspension mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

lambda reading only just met requirements1.028 limit 1.030max

Pass 3 Nov 2015 24,293 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 24,291 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 24,267 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,074 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edges.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 17,566 miles

n/s/f brake bunding slightly

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Aug 2012 13,328 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 10,896 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 RPY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RPY, 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 RPY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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