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KN58 UVP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

35,733 mi
Last recorded35,733 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 UVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2024 35,733 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 33,006 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2023 33,006 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both side (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 31,681 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 31,664 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 27,598 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 25,468 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 24,752 miles

Front number plate damaged

n/s/f brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings/chassis' corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r inner and outer sills corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2020 24,748 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

n/s/f brake flexi hose ferrules corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wings/chassis' corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r inner and outer sills corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2019 22,639 miles

o/s front outer sills corroding

o/s/f and n/s/f chassis corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sills corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2018 20,191 miles

offside and nearside front inner wings / chassis corroding

offside front tyre worn to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2017 18,257 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILLS INNER SILLS CORRODING

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODING

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO EDGES

Fail 14 Sep 2017 18,253 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner bush (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FLOOR TO SILLS INNER SILLS CORRODING

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WINGS CORRODING

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO EDGES

Pass 13 Sep 2016 16,174 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 13,912 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 12,573 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 11,250 miles

both rear tyres perishing

offside & nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes splitting & perishing

Pass 12 Sep 2012 9,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 8,598 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2011 8,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres perishing

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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KN58 UVP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN58 UVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN58 UVP registered?

KN58 UVP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is KN58 UVP safe to buy?

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