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PY08 FFS

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,986 mi
Last recorded70,986 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 FFS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 70,986 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 70,986 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH FRONTS (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2016 60,034 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2016 59,975 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,341 miles

n/s rear brake pipe greased

o/s and n/s front brake pipes greased

o/s front tyre inner tread worn

Pass 8 May 2014 35,854 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 8 May 2014 35,854 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 29,569 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 29,569 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2012 23,944 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 23,944 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 18,109 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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PY08 FFS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PY08 FFS, 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 PY08 FFS registered?

PY08 FFS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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