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KR57 VDV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,475 mi
Last recorded36,475 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 VDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2019 36,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter corroded

fuel tank corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,909 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 32,904 miles

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

n/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,395 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 26,809 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 26,804 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure On inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 23,116 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 19,722 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2013 16,256 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 13,311 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 11,196 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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KR57 VDV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 KR57 VDV, 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 KR57 VDV registered?

KR57 VDV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is KR57 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR57 VDV 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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