MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
n/s rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded
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
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
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)
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 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for RO08 PLN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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