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PN58 KJU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,313 mi
Last recorded62,313 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 KJU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 62,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace ASAP at 1.6mm across tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front chassis at sub frame mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and cracked around sidewall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front chassis at sub frame mounting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and cracked around sidewall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion on and around inner sills and around fuel filler

Fail 8 Sep 2017 62,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace ASAP at 1.6mm across tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front chassis at sub frame mounting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and cracked around sidewall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Front chassis at sub frame mounting

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn and cracked around sidewall and tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

surface corrosion on and around inner sills and around fuel filler

Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked around sidewall and tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracked around sidewall and tread

very slight judder at front service brake

Fail 6 Sep 2016 58,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked around sidewall and tread

Offside Rear Tyre cracked around sidewall and tread

very slight judder at front service brake

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,280 miles

EML on

Light corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres splitting between treads

Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to exhaust leak (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

EML on

Light corrosion to offside and nearside outer sills

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside rear tyres splitting between treads

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,751 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres splitting around tread

exhaust has advanced corrosion but not leaking

Fail 3 Sep 2014 48,751 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML on

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres splitting around tread

exhaust has advanced corrosion but not leaking

Pass 6 Sep 2013 43,387 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 84,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

ofsside rear tyre pressure appears to be low

Pass 14 Aug 2012 38,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre damaged to the outer wall not showing the cords etc

Pass 24 Aug 2011 32,735 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 32,728 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.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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PN58 KJU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 PN58 KJU, 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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PN58 KJU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 September 2008.

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