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KU08 WZK

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,161 mi
Last recorded75,161 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2024 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis boot floor and inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 71,359 miles

Front small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 71,267 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 67,909 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front small chip in windscreen

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2022 67,909 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front small chip in windscreen

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 65,065 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 65,042 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 64,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 57,950 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 56,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 54,762 miles

Front nearside and offside inner wheel rims slight distortion

Front nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Rear Inner tyre-wall perishing

long travel on foot brake

Fail 20 Feb 2018 54,762 miles

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

Front nearside and offside inner wheel rims slight distortion

Front nearside and offside outer sills corroded

Front windscreen chipped

Offside Rear Inner tyre-wall perishing

long travel on foot brake

Pass 6 Mar 2017 48,712 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint fracture - exhaust system movement

Front windscreen chipped

Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,710 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement long travel to floor (3.3.A.5)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Rear Upper hi-level brake light inoperative - presumed disconnected

Front exhaust flexible joint fracture - exhaust system movement

Front inner upper suspension turrets / chassis rails / underbody floor / nearside bulkhead / inner sills - corroded

Front windscreen chipped

Rear inner sills / offside outer sill / underbody floor / chassis rails - corroded

coolant level below minimum

Pass 7 Mar 2016 39,021 miles

Front nearside and offside brake discs lipped

Rear fuel tank surface corrosion

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,837 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 32,098 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,293 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,316 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 20,778 miles

Nearside 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?

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 WZK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WZK, 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 WZK registered?

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

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