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KV08 JFZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

60,080 mi
Last recorded60,080 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 60,080 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 60,077 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation in both headlamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

slight play in both rear suspension top mounts

Pass 11 May 2018 55,993 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S WORN CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged kerb damage (4.2.A.1a)

No reverse light

Fail 10 May 2018 55,991 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S WORN CLOSE TO CORDS (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged kerb damage (4.2.A.1a)

No reverse light

Pass 13 May 2017 50,864 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 13 May 2016 45,723 miles

back box hanger broken

front wishbone rear bushes splitting from bonding op/s worst

play in n/s/f strut top

rear inner sills corroding

various panels corroding

Fail 13 May 2016 45,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

back box hanger broken

front wipers split

front wishbone rear bushes splitting from bonding op/s worst

n/s/f tyre on limit and worn on inside edge

n/s/r tyre cracking and splitting

o/s/f tyre close to limit and bold on inside edge

play in n/s/f strut top

rear inner sills corroding

various panels corroding

Pass 25 Apr 2015 39,481 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Fail 25 Apr 2015 39,481 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 15 May 2014 33,641 miles

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

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)

Fail 15 May 2014 33,641 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 29,557 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2012 25,107 miles

exhaust corroding

front discs badly corroding and worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and getting low and has a large deep cut in outer side wall

rear tyres cracking

wishbone bushs cracking

Fail 16 May 2012 25,107 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroding

front discs badly corroding and worn

o/s/f tyre worn on edges and getting low and has a large deep cut in outer side wall

rear tyres cracking

water pump shows signs of a leak

wishbone bushs cracking

Pass 25 May 2011 21,055 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 21,055 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 JFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 KV08 JFZ, 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 JFZ registered?

KV08 JFZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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