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PN58 KLS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,814 mi
Last recorded128,814 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 KLS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2021 128,814 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 125,976 miles

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 125,970 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 121,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 121,862 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 121,789 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S AND N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 117,822 miles

O/S AND N/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED

REAR AXLE BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION.(CRACKING)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 112,870 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 103,741 miles

advise crack top middle of windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 May 2015 79,825 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers front tyre wearing on both edges.

rattle / vibration from vehicle, poss clutch plate broken

both rear tyres cracking around side wall and tread due to age

Pass 10 May 2014 58,291 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge cracking

offside rear tyre outer edge cracking

Fail 10 May 2014 58,291 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge cracking

offside rear tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 25 May 2013 38,405 miles

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,470 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,867 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Feb 2011 27,909 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 27,909 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 KLS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 KLS, 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 PN58 KLS registered?

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

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