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PN58 MJK

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,332 mi
Last recorded94,332 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 MJK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 May 2023 94,332 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML light illuminated. Possibly linked with emissions. Will not stay between 2500rpm - 3000rpm for test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure Only 1 out of 3 hangers active (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Cracked and sharp edge is raised (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front door corroded but not seriously weakened

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel filler neck and around cover corroded

Handbrake has little reserved travel

Inside of both door(sill corroded but not weakened)

Nearside Front Body to subframe mount corroded but not seriously weakened

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play. also noisy

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Strut/shock top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body to subframe mount corroded but not seriously weakened

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play. also noisy

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Strut/shock top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack rough when turning lock to lock

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 81,610 miles

Offside Front Upper bumper cracking

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2021 79,831 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 79,830 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting O/S & N/S INNER SILLS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 76,943 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 72,670 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 72,670 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 69,936 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2017 67,171 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Apr 2016 65,840 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 5 May 2015 64,420 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 59,982 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,209 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,508 miles

ns/osf tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2011 45,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ns/osf tyres worn on inner edge

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 MJK is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MJK, 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 MJK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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