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PN58 LYA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

76,915 mi
Last recorded76,915 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 LYA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,915 miles

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 76,915 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated both sides (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,439 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear both side (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 71,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear both side (6.1.A.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear both sides (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,250 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear both sides (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bed bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 65,250 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion and rear both sides (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bed bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 54,619 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 54,619 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 47,832 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 47,832 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 42,238 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 33,378 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,479 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 23,468 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 23,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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 LYA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LYA, 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 LYA registered?

PN58 LYA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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