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RO08 PXB

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,142 mi
Last recorded95,142 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 May 2024 95,142 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holes by seat mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor holes by seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2023 92,227 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension arm rear bush splitting

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2022 87,726 miles

Central Front exhaust bkt broken

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

Offside Front Upper suspension top mount slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2021 82,598 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 79,654 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2020 79,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 77,113 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel rim bent

Fail 16 May 2019 77,113 miles

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

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

Nearside front inner wheel rim bent

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 76,601 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 May 2017 73,835 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 70,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and starting to wear smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear n/s/r lower suspension arm has slight play and corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear lower suspension arm has slight play

Pass 20 Aug 2015 63,032 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 63,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 53,269 miles

wiper blades poor but not split.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 47,304 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 47,304 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,494 miles

Both front tyres down to 3mm of tread. Near side rear tyre down to 3mm of tread. Off side rear tyre 6mm of tread

Fail 17 Aug 2012 41,489 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both front tyres down to 3mm of tread. Near side rear tyre down to 3mm of tread. Off side rear tyre 6mm of tread

Front brake pads worn. Both front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2011 19,533 miles

23% front brake application

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight wear and surface pitting on front brake discs

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 PXB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PXB, 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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RO08 PXB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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