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RO08 PYF

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,293 mi
Last recorded91,293 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 PYF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2025 91,293 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 83,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 74,645 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 66,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 60,103 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 56,500 miles

Boot cannot be opened from the outside

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front - slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside front chassis rail corroded

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Steering system lightly rubbing Both plastic inner arch guards (2.1.4 (a))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front subframe - both floor pans (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 51,532 miles

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

small patches of corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2020 51,532 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

small patches of corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2020 51,493 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan on both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill - recommend attention (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 48,060 miles

Offside Front Upper shock bush has wear

Offside Front headlamp damp

coolent leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 46,345 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

surface corrosion under vehicle to floor pan and rear closing sills

Fail 7 Feb 2018 46,345 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s - slight cuts in treads (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion under vehicle to floor pan and rear closing sills

Pass 22 Feb 2017 42,435 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 42,435 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,680 miles

bad connection on nearside front dip beam headlamp.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 30,710 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 28,064 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 25,676 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 25,645 miles

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

front tyres just on limit on edges

rear tyres heavily perished

Pass 10 Mar 2012 23,083 miles

rear tyres perished

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 7 Mar 2011 19,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 19,000 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 PYF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PYF, 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 PYF registered?

RO08 PYF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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