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KV08 DYB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,953 mi
Last recorded89,953 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 DYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2017 89,953 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear drop sill and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

axle bushes worn

coolant level low

exhaust corroding

nearside drop sill corroded and outer sill

play in top mounts

Pass 23 Feb 2016 84,005 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 84,005 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 79,330 miles

boot area loaded

offside wishbone rear bush splitting

play in top mounts

Fail 24 Feb 2014 70,726 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 70,726 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 54,814 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 54,814 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 42,100 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 29,150 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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KV08 DYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KV08 DYB, 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 KV08 DYB registered?

KV08 DYB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is KV08 DYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 DYB shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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