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RV08 PZT

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,212 mi
Last recorded100,212 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2025 100,212 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting adjacent to axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 97,028 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 97,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 89,501 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2023 89,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 81,360 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 77,828 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 77,828 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 74,563 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 74,563 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission Reverse light switch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 70,887 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,910 miles

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

under neath muddy

Fail 27 Apr 2017 67,905 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CLOSING SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH STARTING TO SEPARATE

NEARSIDE REAR INNER REAR CLOSING SILL HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,382 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 60,382 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front both (4.1.E.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 47,764 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 47,764 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 40,240 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 35,802 miles

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

car tested wet

Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,603 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,075 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 PZT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PZT, 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 PZT registered?

RV08 PZT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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