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KP08 UPK

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

33,080 mi
Last recorded33,080 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 UPK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 33,080 miles

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 31,399 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2025 31,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 29,931 miles

reverse light not wroking

Fail 7 Feb 2024 29,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated on dash (1.1.10 (f))

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

reverse light not wroking

Pass 3 Feb 2023 27,701 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 26,662 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 26,662 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked all round with visible canvas in places (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked all round with canvas visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 25,903 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outer part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 25,902 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous dropped below shock cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking on outer part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 25,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 25,287 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded behind rear axle mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush starting to debond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top shock mount bush slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 24,182 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush staring to debond (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 21,624 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush staring to debond (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing badly on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 19,916 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 15,658 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 15,656 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 12,429 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 9,444 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 5,715 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 2,380 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 UPK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UPK, 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 UPK registered?

KP08 UPK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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