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PN08 XFJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,696 mi
Last recorded80,696 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 XFJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 80,696 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Very loud knocking noise over bumps - unable to find cause during mot

Fail 4 Aug 2022 80,696 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Also fouling wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Very loud knocking noise over bumps - unable to find cause during mot

Pass 3 Aug 2021 76,238 miles

NO REVERSE LIGHT

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL WELL NEAR TO REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 76,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WING BEHIND FRONT STRUT HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS NEAR TO REAR TRAILING ARM MOUNT HOLED AND CORRODED INCLUDING INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL WELL WERE IT JOINS SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG ABOVE REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER WHEEL WELL WERE IT JOINS SILL HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

NO REVERSE LIGHT

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced INNER WHEEL WELL NEAR TO REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,216 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 71,216 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS LEG NEAR BRAKE FLEXY MOUNT HOLED AND CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

COOLANT LEVEL LOW

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,326 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 65,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 59,436 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 59,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 53,604 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 53,604 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 48,424 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 42,774 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,750 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,455 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 24,644 miles

n/s front wishbone rear bush starting to unbond

o/s front wishbone rear bush unbonded near excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2011 19,347 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 19,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

front brake discs worn

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 XFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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