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KR08 YVF

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,206 mi
Last recorded20,206 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 20,206 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 20,068 miles

UNDERSIDE RUSTY

Pass 18 Jan 2024 19,326 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 18,607 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 18,607 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2022 17,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount rubber. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 16,898 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 16,027 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 15,189 miles

Rear Inner Sills have slight corrosion

Under body/suspension componants have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2018 14,385 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 13,564 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 12,760 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 11,949 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 11,130 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 10,596 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 10,067 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 8,968 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 YVF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 YVF, 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 YVF registered?

KR08 YVF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KR08 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 YVF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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