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KO08 KZN

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,802 mi
Last recorded66,802 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 KZN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 66,802 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 66,802 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 66,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 62,312 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 62,312 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rear axle mount prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill rear axle mounting prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 56,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 50,612 miles

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

Note-Power Steering Fluid Contaminated

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 50,612 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Note-Power Steering Fluid Contaminated

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 45,744 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 45,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 39,644 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 39,644 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 34,629 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 29,825 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 18,946 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 11,047 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 11,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 9,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 6,035 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 4,405 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 KZN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KO08 KZN, 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 KZN registered?

KO08 KZN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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