MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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))
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))
COOLANT LEVEL LOW
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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))
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))
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s front wishbone rear bush starting to unbond
o/s front wishbone rear bush unbonded near excessive
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was PN08 XFJ registered?
PN08 XFJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2008.
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