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OE08 KNF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,617 mi
Last recorded80,617 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 KNF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 80,617 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and taped (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Bumper and grille have been taped. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around fuel tank filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 80,614 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability Droplink balljoint separated from strut. Droplink is detached and free moving. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and taped (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Bumper and grille have been taped. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around fuel tank filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill corroded and has hole present (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 77,703 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and taped but readable. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Bumper / grille taped on (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around fuel tank cap filler. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill outer corroded and hole present by previous repair. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,703 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Vehicle has damage to front end and may be the cause of the problem. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked and taped but readable. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure Bumper / grille taped on (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corrosion around fuel tank cap filler. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cill outer corroded and hole present by previous repair. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 73,247 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 73,247 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,417 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 70,417 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 70,417 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,692 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 64,353 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)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 64,352 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 29 May 2015 56,854 miles

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

front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 29 May 2015 56,828 miles

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

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

front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 17 May 2014 48,163 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Offside rear tyre worn low inner

Offside rear wheel very buckled

Rear reg plate damaged

Fail 22 May 2013 39,205 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

no i/d plate under bonnett

nsr tyre slight age perrishing

Pass 22 May 2013 39,205 miles

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

no i/d plate under bonnett

nsr tyre slight age perrishing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 32,167 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2011 29,424 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 KNF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KNF, 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 KNF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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