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RO08 PHN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,929 mi
Last recorded64,929 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2021 64,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill panel ,jack point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both front chassis slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective end box may require to attention (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill panel has slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

n/s/f windscreen has scratch line

n/s/f wing has damage

Pass 29 May 2020 62,720 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 62,720 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 56,755 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 56,755 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 49,813 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 45,515 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

coolant bottle empty

front brake discs

Pass 5 May 2016 43,961 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Power steering pipe slightly damaged on nearside front

Pass 27 Apr 2015 36,241 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 34,125 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 33,177 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 33,177 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 29,258 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 25,272 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 PHN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PHN, 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 PHN registered?

RO08 PHN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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