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KR04 MCR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

32,570 mi
Last recorded32,570 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR04 MCR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 32,570 miles

Front wishbone bushes starting to unbond

Nearside Mirror cracked

Sills starting to corrode

Pass 3 Mar 2025 27,148 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 26,156 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 24,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 24,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 22,337 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wing panel corroded and weak

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 19,848 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 19,848 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 18,681 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 18,557 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The spare tyre / wheel are incorrect size for wheels & tyres fitted to car at time of test

Fail 28 Feb 2019 18,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

The spare tyre / wheel are incorrect size for wheels & tyres fitted to car at time of test

Pass 5 Mar 2018 18,157 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre & wheel are incorrect size for tyres and wheels fitted to car at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2017 17,599 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

spare tyre & wheel are incorrect size for wheels & tyres fitted to car at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2017 17,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s & n/s (1.8)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

spare tyre & wheel are incorrect size for wheels & tyres fitted to car at time of test

Pass 29 Mar 2016 15,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel light on

Fail 29 Mar 2016 15,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bolt missing, replaced with new bolt (3.5.1d)

fuel light on

Pass 23 Mar 2015 12,394 miles

Oil leak

spare tyre is icorrect size for wheels / tyres fitted to car at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,227 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 11,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 9,557 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

spare tyre is incorrect size for car

Fail 14 Mar 2012 6,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 6,178 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 2,709 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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KR04 MCR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KR04 MCR, 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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KR04 MCR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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