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PL08 VRJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,534 mi
Last recorded67,534 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 67,534 miles

EXHAUST REAR MOUNT BROKEN PLUS SYSTEM CORRODED

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

N/S/F & O/S/F UNDER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

VEHICLE UNDER BODY CORRODED

Fail 12 Oct 2017 67,534 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

EXHAUST REAR MOUNT BROKEN PLUS SYSTEM CORRODED

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

N/S/F & O/S/F UNDER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

VEHICLE UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 18 Oct 2016 50,805 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER SILLS CORRODED

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 17 Oct 2016 50,805 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

N/S/R & O/S/R INNER SILLS CORRODED

REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 12 Aug 2015 37,091 miles

N/S/F BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH DETERIORATED.

N/S/R TYRE CRACKED - NOT TO CORDS.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F BOTTOM ARM FRONT BUSH DETERIORATED.

Fail 19 Aug 2014 29,778 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,778 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 23,740 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 23,736 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,282 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 19,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,429 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush 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 VRJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VRJ, 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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What year was PL08 VRJ registered?

PL08 VRJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is PL08 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 VRJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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