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RO08 PVW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,928 mi
Last recorded77,928 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 PVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 77,928 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to b both sills at front

Pass 9 Mar 2020 76,557 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 76,540 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 75,277 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,145 miles

o/s rear panel has some damage

Pass 16 Feb 2017 55,820 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs wearing on in surfaces

Fail 16 Feb 2017 55,820 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake discs wearing on in surfaces

Pass 17 Feb 2016 43,816 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 31,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 29,985 miles

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2013 25,411 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 21,544 miles

Both front tyres are cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre are cracked and perished

Fail 13 Sep 2012 21,542 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Both front tyres are cracked and perished

Offside rear tyre are cracked and perished

Pass 26 Sep 2011 16,648 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 16,648 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 PVW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PVW, 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 PVW registered?

RO08 PVW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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