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RO08 PYD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,639 mi
Last recorded70,639 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 PYD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 70,639 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap Fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2020 70,606 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

temporary fuel cap Fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,454 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Various under body and component corrosion

Pass 11 Jun 2018 43,661 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 43,651 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2017 43,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 40,727 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 37,720 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 34,320 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 29,870 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 24,820 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 23,598 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 23,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 17,634 miles

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 PYD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PYD, 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 PYD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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