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KN58 VFK

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

43,161 mi
Last recorded43,161 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 VFK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 43,161 miles

Both outer sills weak

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 43,161 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills weak

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Bald on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,855 miles

Slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2019 29,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165.65.13 inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracking 165.65.13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded.

coolant low

Pass 13 Aug 2018 27,466 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 27,466 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 26,594 miles

Front chassis and under body corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2017 26,594 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front chassis and under body corroding

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,597 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 25,597 miles

Offside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 24,201 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 22,837 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 20,952 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 18,526 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,654 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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KN58 VFK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KN58 VFK, 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 KN58 VFK registered?

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

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