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KA08 ELS

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

52,561 mi
Last recorded52,561 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA08 ELS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 52,561 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 45,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear top suspension mount worn

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer cills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 37,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 30,176 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 30,176 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 27,160 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 27,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 19,270 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2017 12,585 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 9,405 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 7,958 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 5,253 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 3,951 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 3,951 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 3,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2012 2,959 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2012 2,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

nsf osf and osr tyres are starting to perish

Pass 16 Feb 2011 2,247 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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KA08 ELS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KA08 ELS, 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 KA08 ELS registered?

KA08 ELS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is KA08 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA08 ELS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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