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KR08 FTA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,847 mi
Last recorded71,847 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 FTA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2021 71,847 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Slight play in top mount

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

Slight play in both rear transaxle bushes

Pass 3 Oct 2019 69,281 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced on underside of body and sill/inner sill area at rear and front nearside lower arm area and front wheel arch areas. ( surface rust ) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front slight play in nearside front top mount bush

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Nov 2018 65,058 miles

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near lower arm craddle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight movement

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

Offside Rear sill and petrol flap area have surface corrision

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch drag

Fail 30 Oct 2018 65,047 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill /wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak thermostat area ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security near lower arm craddle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front suspension top mount slight movement

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

clutch drag

Pass 26 Oct 2017 61,009 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs pitted and rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes slight movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant leak from heater valve and thermostat houseing

Pass 25 Oct 2016 54,482 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' also chipped outside swept area (8.3.1a)

coolant tank empty and signs of coolant leak

fuel filler neck surround corroded near inner arch

rear exhaust mount broken/corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2016 54,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' also chipped outside swept area (8.3.1a)

coolant tank empty and signs of coolant leak

fuel filler neck surround corroded near inner arch

rear exhaust mount broken/corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 46,851 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' minor damages (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 38,521 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,255 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 24,606 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 20,374 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,437 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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KR08 FTA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KR08 FTA, 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 KR08 FTA registered?

KR08 FTA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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