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PN58 MPE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,558 mi
Last recorded103,558 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 MPE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 103,558 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust hanger damaged

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

fuel pipe corroded

parking brake only just met standard requires adjustment or repair

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2018 97,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

fuel filter insecure

Fail 28 Jul 2018 97,637 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

coolant level low

fuel filter insecure

Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 93,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 88,097 miles

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

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped.

Fail 3 Sep 2016 88,097 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust hanger snapped.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 81,431 miles

oil leaks

Fail 4 Sep 2015 81,431 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

oil leaks

Pass 4 Sep 2014 75,443 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 75,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 67,976 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,974 miles

brake discs on limits of wear

Fail 24 Aug 2012 59,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs on limits of wear

Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,125 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 MPE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

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

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