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RO08 PDY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

32,128 mi
Last recorded32,128 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 PDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 32,128 miles

Front inner arch liners may cover corrosion

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside inner sill and front floor pan corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive poss gear selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2024 32,126 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front inner arch liners may cover corrosion

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside inner sill and front floor pan corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive poss gear selector shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 31,925 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe and components corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal repair near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal repair near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion and repairs to underbody and floor pan

Pass 14 Jun 2022 31,493 miles

Offside Front Upper Strut bearing slightly seized.

Pass 23 Jun 2021 31,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 30,783 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 29,236 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 29,236 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 26,796 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 25,755 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 24,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 24,254 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 23,695 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 22,090 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 21,415 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 21,415 miles

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

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

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 PDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RO08 PDY, 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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RO08 PDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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