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PX58 OHY

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,738 mi
Last recorded117,738 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX58 OHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 117,738 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s and n/s rear axle bushes deteriorated

o/s/f headlamp backing missing

o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge and nearing minimum legal limit

o/s/f wheel arch liner part missing

shield surrounding o/s drive shaft inner joint insecure

Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,784 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 97,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 83,149 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 83,149 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,431 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 67,431 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 51,487 miles

osf wheel arch liner damaged and loose

Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,498 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 26,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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PX58 OHY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PX58 OHY, 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 PX58 OHY registered?

PX58 OHY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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