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PY08 KKA

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,257 mi
Last recorded69,257 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 KKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 69,133 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 60,096 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear axle bushes splitting but not resulting in excessive movement

rear view mirror missing

Pass 24 Jun 2017 54,883 miles

Engine management light on

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 54,348 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 54,348 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 51,399 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 51,399 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2014 48,035 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust mount corroded ,rear tyres perished but no cords exposed

Pass 20 Jun 2013 44,499 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 40,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2012 40,587 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KKA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc 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 KKA, 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 KKA registered?

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

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