MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,994 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded filler neck area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill rusted (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear handbrake reading low
both rear tyres worn inside edges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle in need of a full brake service.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low DONE (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle in need of a full brake service.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant level below minimum
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coolant level below minimum
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KV08 XAR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?
KV08 XAR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.
Is KV08 XAR safe to buy?
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