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EA08 KNK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,056 mi
Last recorded53,056 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA08 KNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,056 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 53,056 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 48,503 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 48,503 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 43,312 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 43,312 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 40,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 40,908 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 39,015 miles

corrosion forming nearside and offside rear inner cills

Fail 28 Aug 2014 39,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

corrosion forming nearside and offside rear inner cills

Pass 19 Sep 2013 28,820 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing on side wall area! Consider replacing!

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

Spare tyre worn to tread wear bars!

nsr tyre has been repaired before! the repair has signs of opening up! Advised replace!

Pass 6 Sep 2012 21,326 miles

Both rear tyres perrishing!

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 17,272 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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EA08 KNK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue 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 EA08 KNK, 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 EA08 KNK registered?

EA08 KNK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is EA08 KNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA08 KNK shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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