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K3 OUR

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,394 mi
Last recorded41,394 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 OUR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 41,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre excessively damaged/cracking or perishing

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 34,501 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 30,542 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres should be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Should be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 30,448 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Webbing is torn (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres should be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Should be changed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 28,388 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 28,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking outer shoulder, Aged tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 26,002 miles

Nearside Front Top Mcpherson strut top bush has slight wear and free play.

Offside Rear Tyre is 10 years old +. Strongly advise to replace as soon as possible. (19/2008) 165/50/R14 .

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking and perishing on tyre sidewall and outer edge. Strongly advise to replace. 165/50/R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 25,765 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Advise change rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Advise change rear axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,095 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides are perished 7 cracking. (165/60 r 14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 21,486 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Mar 2017 19,518 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 19,518 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 17,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,620 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,857 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 11,967 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 10,761 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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K3 OUR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K3 OUR, 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 K3 OUR registered?

K3 OUR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 December 2008.

Is K3 OUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 OUR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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