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RV08 PXU

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,046 mi
Last recorded71,046 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 PXU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2021 71,046 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

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

Offside inner and outer sills surface corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2020 63,577 miles

offside and nearside front inner wheel archs starting to corrode

offside and nearside rear inner sills starting to corrode

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,427 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2019 54,427 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 49,456 miles

slight corrosion to chassis rail

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,836 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 46,829 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill closure plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/seat mount (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 41,168 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 36,009 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 36,009 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 32,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,994 miles

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

nearside front wheel rim buckled

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

slight age cracking on the tread of both rear tyres

Fail 21 Feb 2012 21,623 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 21,623 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,230 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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RV08 PXU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PXU, 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 RV08 PXU registered?

RV08 PXU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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