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85,794 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUB FRAME TURRET HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL FRONT TO REAR HOLED AND CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side VERY LOW EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ARCH BEHIND CHASSIS LEG HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TO CENTRE SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced CENTRE SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TREADS WORN (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed CHECK STRAP BROKEN (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING BEHIND LINER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed HINGE CRACKED AND CHECK STRAP SNAPPED (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working TAIL (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUSPENSION TURRET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output CONDENSATION (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive WING BEHIND LINER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BBJ (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed HINGE CRACKED AND CHECK STRAP SNAPPED (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR FULL LENGTH BOTH SIDES (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Steering system excessively rough DUE TO SIEZED LOWER UJ (2.1.1 (a))
Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR FULL LENGTH BOTH SIDES (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUS TURRETS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SUS TURRETS BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r tyre deteriorated (cracks in tread)
Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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PL08 RZC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 RZC, 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 RZC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 August 2008.
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