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KV08 LLZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

59,991 mi
Last recorded59,991 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 LLZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 59,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Filter not fully secure

Fail 25 Apr 2025 59,991 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fuel Filter not fully secure

Pass 14 May 2024 46,200 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 46,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,401 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 42,853 miles

Advise corrosion to inner sill areas at rear

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheelarch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 41,225 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 40,755 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 38,418 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 38,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 35,721 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 32,598 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,815 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 29,778 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,010 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,390 miles

both rear tyres perished

off side front tyre perished

Pass 12 Mar 2013 19,470 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 17,425 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,726 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 LLZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LLZ, 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 LLZ registered?

KV08 LLZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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