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KM08 XWS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,097 mi
Last recorded84,097 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 XWS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 84,097 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear sub frame bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear chassis corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Fail 30 Jan 2020 84,086 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside front floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear sub frame bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear chassis corroded and holed but outside prescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2019 79,130 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 72,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion All over (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,160 miles

corrosion under vehicle i,e nearside front floor and inner sill both rear inner sills rear chassis and offside inner wheel arch and front chassis and inner wheel arches .

Fail 25 Jan 2017 68,037 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 50kg (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

corrosion under vehicle i,e nearside front floor and inner sill both rear inner sills rear chassis and offside inner wheel arch and front chassis and inner wheel arches .

Pass 25 Feb 2016 62,016 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 54,776 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,776 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 45,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 38,203 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,328 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,013 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 XWS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XWS, 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 KM08 XWS registered?

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

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