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KP08 KWO

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,628 mi
Last recorded93,628 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 KWO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,628 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 93,620 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED & HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced FLOOR TO SILL CORRODED & HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL CORRODED & HOLED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2022 87,827 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Body Panel Around Fuel Flap Excessively Corroded and Holed

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front CV Boot Loose But Still Clipped

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 87,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Body Panel Around Fuel Flap Excessively Corroded and Holed

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front CV Boot Loose But Still Clipped

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 83,640 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 83,636 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 78,012 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 71,648 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2019 71,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner & outer inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2018 61,364 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 61,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALSO tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 49,916 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 38,578 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 27,560 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm bushes perishing.

Pass 1 Dec 2014 17,380 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,308 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 14,361 miles

both rear tyres heavily perished

coolent below min

slight damage to offside front inner wheel rim

Pass 15 Mar 2012 10,881 miles

Advise front brake discs starting to corrode slightly

Advise rear tyres perished on outer edge but no obvious cords showing at time of test

Fail 14 Mar 2012 10,881 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Advise all 4 tyres perished badly on outer edges but no obvious cords exposed.Would recommend tyres be changed

Advise both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Advise front brake discs starting to corrode slightly

Advise signs of brake fluid around ABS unit,but appears to be coming from clutch feed pipe

Pass 16 Mar 2011 7,213 miles

slight cracking in tread on both front tyres

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 KWO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWO, 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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KP08 KWO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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