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KW08 OXA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,362 mi
Last recorded63,362 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 OXA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 May 2019 63,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 56,508 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 48,313 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,475 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 45,475 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 41,244 miles

superficial cracking to both rear tyres

Fail 18 Jun 2015 41,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

superficial cracking to both rear tyres

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,820 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorating

perishing to both rear tyres

Pass 24 Jun 2013 31,714 miles

all four tyres perishing

chip to screen

front tyres starting to wear low

front wishbone bushes splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2012 10,593 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 7,933 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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KW08 OXA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW08 OXA, 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 KW08 OXA registered?

KW08 OXA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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