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KU08 OOY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,435 mi
Last recorded70,435 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 OOY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 70,435 miles

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2016 60,706 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres cracking 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 60,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D-BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres cracking 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still keeping exhaust secure

Pass 2 Mar 2015 49,562 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 49,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 42,220 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 31,942 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 31,938 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 19,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 17,212 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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KU08 OOY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KU08 OOY, 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 KU08 OOY registered?

KU08 OOY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KU08 OOY safe to buy?

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