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KS08 UTX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

83,140 mi
Last recorded83,140 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UTX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 83,140 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 83,140 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 77,260 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 77,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 77,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 72,946 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 65,708 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc worn not weakened

nearside and offside front floor area corroded not resulting in holes

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas not resulting in holes

offside front inner wheel arch corroded not resulting in holes

Fail 2 Mar 2023 65,708 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded resulting in holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill corroded resulting in hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill corroded resulting in holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake servo inoperative brake servo pipe split in engine bay (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake disc worn not weakened

nearside and offside front floor area corroded not resulting in holes

nearside and offside inner sills corroded in areas not resulting in holes

offside front inner wheel arch corroded not resulting in holes

Pass 2 Mar 2022 58,136 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 58,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 51,933 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 51,928 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling against the brake rubber flexi pipe. (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 48,440 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 48,435 miles

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills and nearside front chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 39,669 miles
Fail 18 May 2019 39,669 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 37,918 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 37,911 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 37,393 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 37,393 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 36,381 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 35,243 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 35,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2014 34,020 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 27,302 miles

osf wiper smearing slightly

Pass 23 May 2012 20,847 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,296 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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KS08 UTX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KS08 UTX, 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 KS08 UTX registered?

KS08 UTX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is KS08 UTX safe to buy?

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