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RO08 PHU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,201 mi
Last recorded80,201 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 80,201 miles

Advise; Boot has damage / Front bumper wrap slightly in secure/ Both outer body sills corroded,

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [both sides at inner body sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 80,201 miles

Advise; Boot has damage / Front bumper wrap slightly in secure/ Both outer body sills corroded,

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive [both sides at inner body sill] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 78,199 miles

corrosion at rear of sills

front tyres 165/70 13 rear tyres 165/65 13

hazards telltale warning light not working

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge

offside number plate light not working

Fail 15 Aug 2019 78,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

corrosion at rear of sills

front tyres 165/70 13 rear tyres 165/65 13

hazards telltale warning light not working

nearside rear shock absorber damp

offside front tyre wearing at inner edge

offside number plate light not working

Pass 29 Aug 2018 75,124 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2018 75,124 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged insecure ()

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust downpipe is heavily gum -gummed

repair to nearside rear inner sill section has been heavily painted / undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2016 67,017 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust downpipe is heavily gum -gummed

Pass 29 Sep 2015 59,083 miles

CORROSION TO NEARSIDE FRONT BODY SILL

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE VALVE PERISHED

Pass 5 Aug 2014 51,790 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 51,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 41,796 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 36,495 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 36,495 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,495 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 29,495 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 PHU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 PHU, 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 PHU registered?

RO08 PHU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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