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KP08 USW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

75,774 mi
Last recorded75,774 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 USW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2024 75,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly twisted X2 NSF/OSF (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSF/OSF sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSF/OSF brackets. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit and perished. (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))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 NSR/OSR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 68,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

outer sill and floors generally corroded

screen cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2023 68,871 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength xbeam mounting holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

outer sill and floors generally corroded

screen cracked

Pass 19 Apr 2022 59,364 miles

outer sills and front suspension frame mountings corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2022 59,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulk not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

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

outer sills and front suspension frame mountings corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2021 50,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 43,770 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 43,764 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 37,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 37,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,695 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 28,454 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 24,298 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,991 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 18,699 miles

offside front tyre in poor condition

Pass 28 Mar 2013 15,347 miles

front brake discs badly corroded

o/s/f lower arm rear bush debonding

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 11,394 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 7,730 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 USW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

KP08 USW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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