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KB57 VZM

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,172 mi
Last recorded78,172 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 VZM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Aero smearing

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 78,172 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Aero smearing

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 76,205 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front tracking is out

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 76,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Coolant leak ()

Front tracking is out

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 165/60/14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 74,731 miles

Exhaust System Corroding

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

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

Fuel Tank Corroding

Most Underbody Panels have Slight Corrosion

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 74,730 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust System Corroding

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

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

Fuel Tank Corroding

Most Underbody Panels have Slight Corrosion

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

Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Nearside & Offside (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Nearside & Offside (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 71,668 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 67,853 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 67,853 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 64,814 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 64,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 60,060 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2011 59,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 46,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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KB57 VZM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KB57 VZM, 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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KB57 VZM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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