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PY08 JKZ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,853 mi
Last recorded129,853 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 JKZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 129,853 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 126,590 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 126,590 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 120,498 miles

Body has slight corrosion offside front wing (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jun 2017 120,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Body has slight corrosion offside front wing (6.1.B.2)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2016 112,296 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre deteriorated

nearside front tyre tapering on the outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2015 98,833 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 88,284 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiperblades deteriorating

Fail 21 Jun 2014 88,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 15 Jun 2013 75,575 miles

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

both front tyres tapering on the inner edges

both rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 15 Jun 2013 75,575 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both front tyres tapering on the inner edges

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2012 57,063 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 42,288 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside Front Lower 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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PY08 JKZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JKZ, 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 JKZ registered?

PY08 JKZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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