MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
body mounting areas around front subframe corroded
rear inner sills corroded
front brake discs corroded
n/s/f alloy wheel inner rim slight buckle
o/s/f tyre worn to excess
rear inner sills corroded
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
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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