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KP08 MVW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

28,195 mi
Last recorded28,195 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 MVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 28,195 miles

Advise rear wiper worn and smearing screen

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to fall apart (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2017 28,195 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Advise rear wiper worn and smearing screen

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to fall apart (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 24,342 miles

Advise Fuel Filter corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 20,476 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 20,476 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 15,058 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

Fail 18 Sep 2014 15,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cracked/perished

Pass 11 Nov 2013 14,304 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 12,720 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 12,278 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 12,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 10,439 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 9,089 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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KP08 MVW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc 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 MVW, 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 MVW registered?

KP08 MVW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is KP08 MVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 MVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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