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PN08 XBK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,912 mi
Last recorded34,912 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 XBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 34,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 32,154 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 30,530 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 28,542 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 26,651 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underfloor various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heavy undersealant applied

Fail 20 Oct 2018 26,651 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underfloor various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 26,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

under body covered with under seal

Pass 9 Oct 2017 26,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

underside of vehicle suspension areas have surface rust

Pass 27 Aug 2016 25,772 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 25,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 24,723 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 24,431 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 24,103 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,806 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 23,806 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 22,633 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 22,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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PN08 XBK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PN08 XBK, 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 PN08 XBK registered?

PN08 XBK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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