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KV08 OEZ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,034 mi
Last recorded114,034 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OEZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 114,034 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 113,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 110,147 miles

Front both suspension top mounts have play.

Front driver and passenger seat-backs both have play.

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes have play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear Tyres low and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 101,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 93,163 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 93,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 83,617 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 83,448 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,544 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,544 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 64,949 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,949 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 53,760 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 53,760 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 43,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,436 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 OEZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OEZ, 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 OEZ registered?

KV08 OEZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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