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AB08 KPR

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,424 mi
Last recorded133,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KPR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 133,424 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s & o/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 126,617 miles

general corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2017 117,817 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 117,760 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front coil spring broken n/s & o/s (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 103,506 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement beam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 92,727 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 81,561 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 68,276 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 56,400 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 56,400 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 43,613 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 43,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 KPR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KPR, 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 KPR registered?

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

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