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KJ08 XVD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,530 mi
Last recorded115,530 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 115,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2020 115,530 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 111,869 miles

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

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch body holed but not near a brake or suspension mount

Offside headlamp has moisture inside lense

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,898 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak Minor ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 102,269 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2017 102,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 96,615 miles

oil leak from around engine

Fail 22 Mar 2016 96,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from around engine

Pass 30 Mar 2015 88,349 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 88,349 miles

Nearside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 82,527 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 82,527 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 68,390 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 59,502 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 59,502 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 43,647 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 43,647 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

cuts in sidewalls of n/s/f tyre

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 XVD 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 58.8%.

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 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 KJ08 XVD, 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 XVD registered?

KJ08 XVD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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