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RV08 PXC

2008 Ford Ka

Orange Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,594 mi
Last recorded113,594 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 PXC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2017 113,594 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,278 miles

1 0f rear silencer mounting brackets defective

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing around fuel filler area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2017 111,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1 0f rear silencer mounting brackets defective

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing around fuel filler area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2016 100,865 miles

Engine management light on dash

Major engine oil leak

Rear Exhaust silencer hanger snapped (system adequately supported)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 100,865 miles

Engine management light on dash

Major engine oil leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust silencer hanger snapped (system adequately supported)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,606 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 87,606 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 76,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,713 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 51,124 miles

some perishing of both rear tyre walls

Fail 27 Mar 2012 51,124 miles

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

some perishing of both rear tyre walls

Pass 30 Mar 2011 35,501 miles

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

Some perishing of both rear tyre sidewalls

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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RV08 PXC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Orange with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV08 PXC, 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 RV08 PXC registered?

RV08 PXC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is RV08 PXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 PXC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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