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RO08 PYT

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,098 mi
Last recorded90,098 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2024 90,098 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill to floor pan excessive corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 81,364 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 76,724 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 71,366 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2022 71,366 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (inner and outer edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,965 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 56,965 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,368 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 43,268 miles

Nearside Front Caliper starting to bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2018 43,268 miles

Nearside Front Caliper starting to bind

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 38,540 miles

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Mar 2016 38,343 miles

both rear tyres perrished

both wiper blades split

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,053 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 37,345 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 31,569 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Mar 2012 24,451 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

offside front tyre bald on inside edge and on limit ( KLEBER 1654/65 R 13 77T )

Pass 30 Mar 2011 18,243 miles

sidewalls of tyres slightly perished

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 PYT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO08 PYT registered?

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

Is RO08 PYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 PYT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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