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PL57 KFZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,648 mi
Last recorded63,648 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 KFZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 63,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 63,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,973 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,066 miles

interior mirror missing

Fail 20 Mar 2014 53,066 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

interior mirror missing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,416 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 43,507 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,337 miles

Nearside front wheel slightly distorted

Nearside front wiper slightly smearing

Offside front lower arm bush bonding slightly deteriorated

Offside front wiper slightly smearing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 26,217 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front 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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PL57 KFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL57 KFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL57 KFZ registered?

PL57 KFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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