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DN08 KCK

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,663 mi
Last recorded84,663 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 KCK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 84,663 miles

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler neck by cap corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 84,598 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Fuel hose corroded fuel filler neck by cap corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

nearside and offside front outer sills corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2017 79,467 miles

Front Inner nearside and offside slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 79,467 miles

Front Inner nearside and offside slightly

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid plain water added only (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 73,223 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 73,044 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/f slow (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 62,654 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 58,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake discs slightly groved and worn

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre wall slightly damged

slight play on n/s front suspension top mount

Pass 1 Feb 2014 58,023 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly groved and worn

exhaust system slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre wall slightly damged

slight play on n/s front suspension top mount

Pass 11 Feb 2013 53,949 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 53,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,687 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,520 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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DN08 KCK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DN08 KCK, 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 DN08 KCK registered?

DN08 KCK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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