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OE08 KGU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

61,592 mi
Last recorded61,592 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 KGU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 61,592 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 61,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,295 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 50,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 49,177 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 49,176 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 47,560 miles

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

offside front inner wing corroded

oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2019 47,560 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front inner wing corroded

oil leak

both rear inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 44,459 miles

both inner and outer sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrul corroded

offside rear chassis rail excessively corroded outside prescribe area

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded (rear of arch)

Fail 23 Jun 2018 44,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose ferrul (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

offside front inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear brake hose ferrul corroded

offside rear chassis rail excessively corroded outside prescribe area

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded (rear of arch)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 43,224 miles

engine management light staying on

offside and nearside front and rear fllor got surface corrision

offside and nearside inner sill corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2017 43,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light staying on

offside and nearside front and rear fllor got surface corrision

offside and nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 39,623 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jun 2016 39,623 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Jun 2015 37,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managment light on

Fail 26 Jun 2015 37,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine managment light on

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,621 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,115 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 30,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 25,173 miles

both rear tyre start to perish

Pass 25 May 2011 19,695 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 19,695 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KGU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 KGU, 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 KGU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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