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KP08 KWK

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

67,795 mi
Last recorded67,795 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 KWK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 67,795 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 67,789 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,059 miles

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front inside surface (3.5.1n)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 60,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front inside surface (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 53,157 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,192 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,949 miles

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust

wear on discs

wear on subframe bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2015 45,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

corrosion on exhaust

wear on discs

wear on subframe bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,955 miles

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

wear on rear subframe bushes

Fail 15 Mar 2014 36,915 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

wear on rear subframe bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,708 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2012 22,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,880 miles

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

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

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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KP08 KWK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KP08 KWK, 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 KP08 KWK registered?

KP08 KWK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is KP08 KWK safe to buy?

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