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PN58 MKD

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,290 mi
Last recorded76,290 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 MKD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 76,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside sill corroded

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,547 miles

General corrosion to chassis underneath the vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside sill is becoming corroded

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside sill and bottom of the door frame is becoming corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2021 73,547 miles

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

General corrosion to chassis underneath the vehicle

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside sill is becoming corroded

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside sill and bottom of the door frame is becoming corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2020 70,536 miles

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Nearside sill is corroded

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

Offside sill is corroded

One of the exhaust back box rubber hangers is broken, system still secure

Fail 2 Sep 2020 70,536 miles

General corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Nearside sill is corroded

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

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

Offside sill is corroded

One of the exhaust back box rubber hangers is broken, system still secure

Pass 3 Sep 2019 63,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside sill corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 63,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside sill corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2018 59,929 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 59,929 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 56,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 54,655 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking and crazing

Fail 8 Aug 2016 54,655 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking and crazing

Pass 13 Aug 2015 50,893 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,645 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 42,876 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 37,062 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s & o/s front tyres shouldering off

n/s front tyre has cut in side wall

Pass 16 Aug 2011 32,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 MKD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

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

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