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KV08 SVY

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

72,339 mi
Last recorded72,339 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 72,339 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 67,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 61,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2023 61,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 55,693 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 51,731 miles

Coolant leak Suspect water pump leak

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2021 51,675 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 49,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 49,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 48,261 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 32,907 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 26,134 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 26,134 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 20,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 18,037 miles

slight ridge of corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 22 Mar 2013 13,953 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 12,389 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,162 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 SVY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

KV08 SVY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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