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PY08 OGK

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

48,676 mi
Last recorded48,676 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY08 OGK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 48,676 miles

body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2024 48,272 miles

both outer sills starting to corrode

Pass 30 Aug 2023 46,947 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroding

Pass 1 Sep 2022 46,185 miles

Coolant leak Rear of the engine ()

Pass 17 Feb 2021 44,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front strut top mounts has slight movement

front subframe mounts corroded but not considered excessive

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2020 43,356 miles

front strut top mounts have slight movement

front subframe mounts corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 20 Feb 2019 41,370 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 39,502 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 39,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 37,696 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,597 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 35,597 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 31,113 miles

age cracks n/s/r tyre outer wall.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 26,884 miles

o/s/f back bush on wish bone cracking slightly.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 22,141 miles

offside front wishbone rubber bush cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2011 16,816 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 OGK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PY08 OGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PY08 OGK?

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What year was PY08 OGK registered?

PY08 OGK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is PY08 OGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for PY08 OGK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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