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OE08 KFY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,791 mi
Last recorded65,791 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 KFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 65,791 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 65,788 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 54,954 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,653 miles

corrosion to inner sills, outer sills, front floor pans, n/s/r inner and outer wing

engine light on

power steering fluid overfilled

Fail 3 Jul 2017 53,613 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured hole in wing (5.2.6)

corrosion to inner sills, outer sills, front floor pans, n/s/r inner and outer wing

engine light on

power steering fluid overfilled

Pass 13 Jul 2016 50,943 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

Fail 8 Jul 2016 50,868 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch / sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.2.6)

corrosion to n/s/f floor pan

Pass 9 Jul 2015 45,972 miles

corrosion around filler neck, n/s/r upper inner wheel arch

o/s/f headlight condensated

Pass 11 Jul 2014 43,272 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill

o/s head lamp may have electrical problom? 2 bulb's were not working but are now?

o/s head lamp poor,

Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,843 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 40,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 38,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 38,661 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,656 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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OE08 KFY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KFY, 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 OE08 KFY registered?

OE08 KFY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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