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KO08 KYY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

73,409 mi
Last recorded73,409 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 KYY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 73,409 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

handbrake cables in poor condition

rear axle bushes worn

signs of fuel leak at filler pipe, but no visible leaks

underside of vehicle rusty sills, suspension and exhuast

Pass 26 Jun 2025 68,282 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cables in poor condition (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty sills, suspension and exhuast

Pass 8 Jul 2024 66,282 miles

handbrake cables in poor condition

rear tyres worn on edges

slight leak from nearside inner cv boot

underside of vehicle rusty sills, suspension and exhuast

Fail 8 Jul 2024 66,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhuast heat shield loose

handbrake cables in poor condition

rear tyres worn on edges

slight leak from nearside inner cv boot

underside of vehicle rusty sills, suspension and exhuast

Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,074 miles

front brake discs rusty

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

sills and rear wheel arches rusty

slight leak from nearside inner cv boot

Fail 12 Jun 2023 63,074 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs rusty

front brake discs rusty

noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

sills and rear wheel arches rusty

slight leak from nearside inner cv boot

Pass 30 Jun 2022 60,411 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 58,678 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 56,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 54,515 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Axle Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 51,886 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 47,925 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 42,981 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 42,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 36,556 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 36,556 miles

Both rear tyres are perished.

Pass 14 Jun 2014 32,044 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2013 26,618 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,864 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 15,311 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 15,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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KO08 KYY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KO08 KYY, 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 KO08 KYY registered?

KO08 KYY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is KO08 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KO08 KYY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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