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PN58 OBK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

32,133 mi
Last recorded32,133 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN58 OBK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 32,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 29,204 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 29,204 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 26,184 miles

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroding

power steering pipes corroding

rear number plate cracked

slight play in nearside and offside rear axle mount bushes

slight underside corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2018 23,029 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 23,029 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 21,389 miles

front tyres scrubbing and cracking on tread

rear number plate cracked slightly

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Aug 2016 19,532 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 17,244 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 14,836 miles

n/s/f seat not going forward to let rear passengers out.

o/s/f seat not going forward to let rear passengers out.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 12,569 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 10,225 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,824 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 OBK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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