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AB08 KPP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,625 mi
Last recorded73,625 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KPP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,625 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 66,060 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 66,058 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 63,798 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 63,775 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 62,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper mount on suspension leg

Nearside Rear inner sill rusty

Nearside Rear outer sill rusty

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

Offside Rear inner sill

Offside Rear outer sill rusty

Pass 13 May 2017 51,987 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 51,987 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 41,537 miles

Chips in windscreen

Fail 6 May 2016 41,537 miles

Chips in windscreen

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Dip beam (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 37,435 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 32,359 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 28,201 miles

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

front wiperblades smearing windscreen

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 May 2012 23,126 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 17,371 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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AB08 KPP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AB08 KPP, 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 AB08 KPP registered?

AB08 KPP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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