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OE08 KPF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

60,390 mi
Last recorded60,390 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 60,390 miles

engine management light staying on vehicle first used 11 june 2008 mot failure from 01/07/2008

Fail 30 Nov 2020 60,363 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective almost flat ()

engine management light staying on vehicle first used 11 june 2008 mot failure from 01/07/2008

Pass 17 Jun 2019 59,272 miles

under body corrosion throughout vehicle, also spare wheel underinflated

Pass 15 Jun 2018 58,463 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A lot of general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 58,439 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlamp inop (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to check headlamp aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A lot of general underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2016 58,584 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside n/s/f tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 57,530 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall marked with yellow chalk (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside n/s/f tyre has a slight cut in sidewall

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 56,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,567 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 47,846 miles

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

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

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

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

eml light on

Pass 27 Aug 2013 47,846 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,829 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 31,547 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 31,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 KPF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 KPF, 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 KPF registered?

OE08 KPF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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