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RV08 PZS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

46,075 mi
Last recorded46,075 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 PZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 46,075 miles

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2023 46,075 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both inner sills corroded

both outer sills corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2022 38,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 33,835 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 33,835 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 33,723 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 33,018 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 31,852 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 28,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front front discs and pads worn

Pass 6 Mar 2017 28,825 miles

both front brake pads and discs worn thin

Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,912 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 22,715 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 19,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 16,703 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 13,573 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,705 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 PZS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 RV08 PZS, 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 PZS registered?

RV08 PZS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is RV08 PZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 PZS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RV08 PZS have outstanding finance?

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