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FP08 KDV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,062 mi
Last recorded87,062 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 KDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 87,062 miles

under car is heavy under sealed can not view all components

Fail 17 Oct 2017 87,061 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under car is heavy under sealed can not view all components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 78,708 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers seat damaged.

front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

nearside steering rack gaitor has smearing of grease

Fail 2 Apr 2015 78,707 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers seat damaged.

front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

nearside steering rack gaitor has smearing of grease

Fail 4 Jun 2014 62,236 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

nearside rear axle bush splitting

Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,236 miles

nearside rear axle bush splitting

Pass 7 May 2013 41,477 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rewar tyre sidewall perished/cracking

offside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 29 May 2012 29,598 miles

both rear tyre sidewall cracking/perished

Fail 28 May 2012 29,598 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

both rear tyre sidewall cracking/perished

Pass 31 May 2011 19,604 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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FP08 KDV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP08 KDV, 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 FP08 KDV registered?

FP08 KDV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is FP08 KDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 KDV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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