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PL57 PWX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

35,893 mi
Last recorded35,893 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 PWX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 35,893 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 35,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 35,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 35,508 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to front subframe at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 35,228 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 34,074 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 34,074 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 33,751 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 33,650 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 33,127 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 33,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 32,552 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side inner seal starting to corrode

Pass 3 Feb 2017 32,198 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

off side inner seal starting to corrode

Fail 2 Feb 2017 32,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish

off side inner seal starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2016 31,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 30,667 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,126 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 27,125 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 22,404 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 20,146 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,377 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 16,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 PWX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PWX, 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 PL57 PWX registered?

PL57 PWX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is PL57 PWX safe to buy?

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