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KM08 GNK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,399 mi
Last recorded103,399 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 GNK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 103,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

under vehicle corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2020 102,997 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill area and floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill area and floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

vehicle displaying areas of corrosion attention drawn to front chassis and subframe mounting areas

Pass 25 Apr 2019 100,177 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 96,779 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2018 96,779 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 93,422 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 93,422 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,824 miles

Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 85,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 80,276 miles

fuel filter corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,872 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 72,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 61,758 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,144 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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KM08 GNK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM08 GNK, 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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KM08 GNK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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