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RO08 PLN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,520 mi
Last recorded66,520 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2018 66,520 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s outer sill, o/s front floor pan and surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2017 60,403 miles

n/s rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2017 60,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s rear quadrant (2.4.A.3)

coolant bottle empty

n/s rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

o/s wiper

Pass 18 Apr 2016 54,377 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

coolant bottle empty

n/s wiper

Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,829 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 40,076 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)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 40,076 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 32,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 28,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 22,221 miles

offside front lower arm bush starting to debond

small cracks in both rear tyre outer sidewalls

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 PLN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PLN, 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

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What year was RO08 PLN registered?

RO08 PLN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is RO08 PLN safe to buy?

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