MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,534 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EXHAUST REAR MOUNT BROKEN PLUS SYSTEM CORRODED
FUEL FILTER CORRODED
N/S/F & O/S/F UNDER WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED
VEHICLE UNDER BODY CORRODED
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
EXHAUST HEAT SHEILD INSECURE
FUEL FILTER CORRODED
N/S/R & O/S/R INNER SILLS CORRODED
REAR AXLE BUSHES SLIGHT PLAY
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
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.
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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