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EX08 KMM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

56,402 mi
Last recorded56,402 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX08 KMM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2020 56,402 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole inner chassis area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 53,680 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 53,680 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2018 51,097 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 51,097 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 47,537 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 47,472 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,772 miles

EML light on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 41,287 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2015 41,287 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 36,247 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 36,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 33,047 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 33,047 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 31,517 miles

o/s rear tyre is perished.

Pass 26 May 2011 29,359 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished.

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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EX08 KMM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 EX08 KMM, 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 EX08 KMM registered?

EX08 KMM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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