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KO08 KZS

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,213 mi
Last recorded76,213 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO08 KZS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 76,213 miles

Both rear sills slight corrosion.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 69,182 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel filter corroded

surface rust underbody

Fail 27 Jun 2015 69,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both X2 rear tyres on TWI but just at 3mm.

Fuel filter heavily corroded.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Some tyres on vehicle are cracked / perished with age.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 61,496 miles

Panel damage - nearside door

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside and offside (vertical) front inner wing lower arm mounting brackets corroded

Nearside front tyre - inner side wall repair

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,496 miles

Nearside and offside (vertical) front inner wing lower arm mounting brackets corroded

Nearside front tyre - inner side wall repair

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Panel damage - nearside door

Pass 11 Jul 2013 53,528 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 53,527 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,207 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 34,216 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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KO08 KZS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

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

Is KO08 KZS safe to buy?

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