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KU08 VLA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

90,450 mi
Last recorded90,450 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 VLA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 90,450 miles

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front drivers and passenger seat mounting points slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside passenger floor pan sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 90,427 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill in 3 areas front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability passenger floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front drivers and passenger seat mounting points slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside passenger floor pan sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 90,297 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 84,617 miles

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

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

various corrosion on underside

Fail 10 Apr 2018 84,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

various corrosion on underside

Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,832 miles

both floorpans corroded

both front body to suspension mounts corroded

both front inner arches corroded

both front lower arm rear bushes breaking up

front brake discs corroded and worn

inner/outer sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2016 72,885 miles

body mounting areas around front subframe corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,173 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f alloy wheel inner rim slight buckle

o/s/f tyre worn to excess

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 48,110 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 48,066 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2013 33,445 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 22,615 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 15,019 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 15,019 miles

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

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 VLA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KU08 VLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 VLA registered?

KU08 VLA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 VLA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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