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KP08 YDW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,116 mi
Last recorded86,116 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 YDW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 86,116 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 86,116 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 75,650 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 65,983 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 65,970 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 56,069 miles

n/s/r tyre slight cracking in side wall

Fail 14 Feb 2014 54,279 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,279 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 52,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 50,633 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 49,494 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 YDW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW registered?

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

Is KP08 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 YDW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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