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KV08 JJL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,162 mi
Last recorded117,162 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 JJL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,162 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 117,159 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 109,835 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear axle mount bush worn

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

Offside Rear axle mount bush worn

Offside Rear inner and outer door sill slightly corroded

Fail 22 Jul 2017 109,835 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Nearside Rear axle mount bush worn

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear axle mount bush worn

Offside Rear inner and outer door sill slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 99,034 miles

exhaust rear support mount broken

nearside front suspension arm rear mount bush worn

nearside rear axle mount bush worn

offside rear axle mount worn

Fail 23 Jul 2016 99,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust rear support mount broken

nearside front suspension arm rear mount bush worn

nearside rear axle mount bush worn

offside rear axle mount worn

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,013 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 87,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 77,144 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn low and outer side walls severely cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,144 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn low and outer side walls severely cracked

Pass 31 May 2013 61,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

engine coolant leak

engine running slightly rough

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner

Fail 31 May 2013 61,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine coolant leak

engine running slightly rough

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn inner

Pass 25 May 2012 47,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 35,033 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 35,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 JJL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JJL, 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 JJL registered?

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

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