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KJ08 XON

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

58,614 mi
Last recorded58,614 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 XON
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 58,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 58,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/60R14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe heavily deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60R14 heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 52,248 miles

Nearside Front 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 Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 52,247 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

suspect frozen washers

Pass 8 Feb 2022 47,696 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 47,604 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN EDGE 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 41,529 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Slight brake squeal

Some surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Jul 2019 36,363 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion to offside rear outer sill

Pass 19 Jul 2018 33,956 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 33,947 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,431 miles

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

Offside Rear alloy wheel rim damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2016 32,295 miles

Offside Front tyre tread and walls cracked

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 31,993 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front brake disc worn

offside front brake disc worn

Pass 16 Jul 2014 31,498 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

cracks in the offside front tyre tread

nearside front brake disc worn

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside front brake disc worn

offside front tyre tread worn

Pass 19 Jul 2013 30,016 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2012 26,178 miles

offside rear tyre tread worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 21,339 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damaged (not deep enough to reach ply or cord)

nearside front tyre tread worn on the inner edge

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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KJ08 XON is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KJ08 XON, 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 KJ08 XON registered?

KJ08 XON is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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