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KU08 VHY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,596 mi
Last recorded79,596 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 VHY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,596 miles

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

n/s rear suspension soft

oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2016 79,596 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

n/s rear suspension soft

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 63,462 miles

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

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

both front tyres perrished

o/s front wheel arch linner rubbing against wheel slightly

Fail 17 Mar 2015 63,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both front tyres perrished

o/s front wheel arch linner rubbing against wheel slightly

Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,825 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 43,296 miles

Both rear bushes on both front wishbones starting to deteriate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Apr 2013 43,296 miles

Both rear bushes on both front wishbones starting to deteriate

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 33,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,993 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 22,910 miles

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

Fail 24 Mar 2011 22,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front brake disc,s worn on inner faces

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 VHY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

KU08 VHY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KU08 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 VHY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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