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RO08 PCV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 PCV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 102,473 miles

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

discs worn

Fail 1 Aug 2017 102,473 miles

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

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

discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2016 97,315 miles

Front anti roll bar link rods corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 97,315 miles

Front anti roll bar link rods corroded

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 97,115 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very dim (1.7.5a)

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

Coolant leak water pump area ()

rear silencer support bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 18 May 2015 86,371 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 May 2015 86,371 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2014 74,123 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 74,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 62,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front gaitor deterioated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 62,105 miles

nearside front gaitor deterioated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,413 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Apr 2012 51,413 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,919 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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RO08 PCV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RO08 PCV, 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 RO08 PCV registered?

RO08 PCV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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