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OE08 KFL

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,348 mi
Last recorded60,348 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 KFL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 60,348 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 57,066 miles

Front exhaust flange nuts & hanger corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner sill,chassis & axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

wipers smearing & juddering slightly

Fail 16 Mar 2022 57,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flange nuts & hanger corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear inner sill,chassis & axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

wipers smearing & juddering slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2021 53,028 miles

Front exhaust flange & nuts corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg & subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg & inner sill/axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg & subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg & inner sill /axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside wiper smearing slightly

fuel tank & filler neck slightly corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2021 53,028 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during emissions test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front exhaust flange & nuts corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg & subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis leg & inner sill/axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg & subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg & inner sill /axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside wiper smearing slightly

fuel tank & filler neck slightly corroded

Pass 22 May 2020 51,970 miles

Offside front tyre wearing inner shoulder.

Pass 6 May 2019 50,237 miles

Offside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated / leaking grease

Offside Rear chassis corroded around exhaust mounting

exhaust back box mounting insecure / chassis corroded

offside & nearside front subframe mounting points welding poor

offside & nearside outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2019 50,227 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn not worn insecure in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed hole in tyre due to damage/worn down on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated / leaking grease

Offside Rear chassis corroded around exhaust mounting

exhaust back box mounting insecure / chassis corroded

offside & nearside front subframe mounting points welding poor

offside & nearside outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 47,118 miles

Body has slight corrosion N/S/F & O/S/F subframe / body (6.1.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak engine ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S/R & N/S/R (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chips (8.3.1d)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 May 2017 43,165 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 41,288 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 21 May 2016 41,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 40,079 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2015 40,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 May 2014 36,195 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2014 36,195 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2013 33,418 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both wipers smearing

slight oil leak on gearbox

Fail 5 May 2012 31,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 31,000 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 11 May 2011 22,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 11 May 2011 22,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside inner cv boot split

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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OE08 KFL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OE08 KFL, 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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OE08 KFL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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