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RV08 PZG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

28,695 mi
Last recorded28,695 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 PZG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 28,695 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 28,695 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 24,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm / axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm / axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2022 24,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm / axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm / axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to test wiper blades due to washers not working. Both blades appear badly worn and torn at ends.

Pass 20 Apr 2021 21,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm / axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Some corrosion to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm / axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 21,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm / axle beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Some corrosion to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm / axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 20,919 miles

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

some corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Fail 27 Apr 2020 20,919 miles

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

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

coolant below min

some corrosion to both rear inner sills.

Pass 15 May 2018 17,180 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 17,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre un repairable ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front tyres wearing thin and age cracked

Pass 15 May 2017 15,082 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2017 15,082 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Some imbalance rear brakes.

Pass 10 May 2016 11,593 miles

All wiper blades worn

Some light surface corrosion to most brake and suspension units.

Pass 24 Feb 2015 11,357 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 11,013 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 10,762 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,489 miles

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

general corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 7 Mar 2011 9,750 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 9,750 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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 PZG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RV08 PZG, 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 PZG registered?

RV08 PZG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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