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KP08 ZVA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,687 mi
Last recorded80,687 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 ZVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 80,687 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 80,686 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened in poor condition on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on legal limit inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 72,716 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 72,714 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,352 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush AXLE BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 57,691 miles

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

O/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 57,690 miles

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

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

O/S/R TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 48,681 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 48,681 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 38,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Oct 2013 38,460 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2012 38,447 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,017 miles

n/s/front door damaged

n/s/r rim damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2011 36,017 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn uneven

n/s/front door damaged

n/s/front rim damaged and bent inner bead

n/s/r rim damaged

suggest tracking / camber check

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 ZVA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP08 ZVA registered?

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

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