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PN08 XEC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

81,774 mi
Last recorded81,774 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 81,774 miles

Corrosion on underbody

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres showing signs of deterioation

Fail 20 Feb 2018 81,453 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill floor area (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland shocker (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear axle front large bushes badly worn strong advise

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

n/s rear tyre deteriorated in treads and sides

o/s rear tyre badly out of shape worn on edges and deteriorated in walls

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,073 miles

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

Offside front bodydamaged,nearside rear fuel cap area corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2017 65,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front bodydamaged,nearside rear fuel cap area corroded.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 55,320 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 55,320 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 45,309 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2015 45,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 36,365 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 31,400 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 31,400 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 26,743 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 20,843 miles

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 XEC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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