MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,239 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front both sides jacking point corroded
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front jacking point corroded
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside rear and front jacking point corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front slam panel (6.1.C.1)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
radiator damaged and leaking
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres perishing
coolant leak - thermostat housing
coolant leak - thermostat housing
both rear tyres perishing
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Wiper blades slightly smearing screen
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Wiper blades slightly smearing screen
Both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to debond
Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge
Both rear tyres starting to perish.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV08 JAO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 JAO, 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 JAO registered?
KV08 JAO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2008.
Is KV08 JAO safe to buy?
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