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KV08 DYC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

87,661 mi
Last recorded87,661 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 87,661 miles

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust mount broken away

Fail 11 Jan 2021 87,657 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust mount broken away

Pass 15 Jan 2020 84,881 miles

Central exhaust mount broken

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sills corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2020 84,879 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust mount broken

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both sills corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2020 84,877 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 73,935 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both...advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust mount detached

Fail 7 Jan 2019 73,927 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both....165/60R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside slight play inner rack joint

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both...advise replacements (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust mount detached

Pass 19 Jan 2018 70,575 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW SPLIT AND PERISHED ON OUTER EGDES OF TREAD

Nearside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE 165/60/14

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 70,575 miles

Front Brake hose twisted both (3.6.B.4c)

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW SPLIT AND PERISHED ON OUTER EGDES OF TREAD

Nearside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Offside Front TYRE HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE 165/60/14

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,955 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 67,955 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 56,669 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 56,669 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,480 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 41,464 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 41,461 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,812 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 15,872 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 7,099 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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KV08 DYC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 DYC, 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 DYC registered?

KV08 DYC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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