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PN58 KLV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,886 mi
Last recorded101,886 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2020 101,886 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system bulk head (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear pannel

Nearside Rear shocker boot

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

Offside Rear pannel

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rev lights inop

Pass 8 Apr 2019 95,494 miles

spare tyre showing cords

Fail 8 Apr 2019 95,494 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

spare tyre showing cords

Pass 3 Apr 2018 85,929 miles

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 3 Apr 2018 85,929 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 12 Apr 2017 76,768 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 76,766 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 68,782 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 68,782 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) not working o/s/r (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working n/s/r (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2015 61,667 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 52,599 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 52,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

handbrake travel ./ o/s/r tyre perishing outer sidewall ./

Pass 24 May 2013 44,941 miles

nsr tyre deteriorating

Pass 14 May 2012 35,547 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 14 May 2012 35,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2011 27,097 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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PN58 KLV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KLV, 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 KLV registered?

PN58 KLV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 September 2008.

Is PN58 KLV safe to buy?

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