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ET08 KUO

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,585 mi
Last recorded92,585 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 KUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 92,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension are rear bush partially detatched

engine oil leak

front floor/chassis rails corroded

rear chassis/inner rear sills corroded rails corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2020 92,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

front floor/chassis rails corroded

rear chassis/inner rear sills corroded rails corroded

Nearside Front Lower suspension are rear bush partially detatched

Pass 29 Apr 2019 88,840 miles

N/S/F lower wishbone inner rear bush lifted from its bonding but currently not resulting in excessive movement

N/S/R tyre deteriorating

O/S outer sill/inner door shut corroding

O/S/F anti roll bar drop link dust boot splitting

O/S/F lower ball joint dust boot splitting

both front floors by sub frame mountings/ front chassis rails corroding

engine moist of oil

wipers poor

Pass 8 May 2018 75,958 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 69,031 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2017 69,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,957 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to wear

Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,815 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 33,945 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,469 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 18,985 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 18,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 12,618 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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ET08 KUO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ET08 KUO, 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

How do I check the history of ET08 KUO?

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What year was ET08 KUO registered?

ET08 KUO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 August 2008.

Is ET08 KUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 KUO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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