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PL08 RZC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,794 mi
Last recorded85,794 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 RZC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2021 85,794 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 85,177 miles

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))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 85,158 miles

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))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 82,343 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR FULL LENGTH BOTH SIDES (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 82,337 miles

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))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 78,320 miles

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))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 78,320 miles

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))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,959 miles

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.

Fail 27 Sep 2017 68,959 miles

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.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 68,211 miles

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)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 68,211 miles

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)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 58,127 miles

n/s/r tyre deteriorated (cracks in tread)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,170 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,795 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,010 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 24,010 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 19,218 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 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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