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KU08 VKV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,487 mi
Last recorded67,487 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 67,487 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 67,487 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted during test (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,539 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 62,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 58,173 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2017 54,784 miles

front tyres worn to excess

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 54,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn to excess

n/s/r inner sill corroded

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 47,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,846 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,747 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,874 miles

FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND SPLITTING ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON

Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,504 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,541 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 VKV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KU08 VKV, 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 VKV registered?

KU08 VKV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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