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AB08 KSX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,982 mi
Last recorded81,982 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KSX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 81,982 miles

Nearside Front Upper Moderate movement in strut top mounting when raised of ground

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside has various amounts of surface corrosion within prescribed areas and corrosion outside prescribed areas, generally in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 81,981 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Moderate movement in strut top mounting when raised of ground

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Vehicle underside has various amounts of surface corrosion within prescribed areas and corrosion outside prescribed areas, generally in poor condition (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 77,076 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 77,074 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 76,838 miles

Exhaust insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 71,420 miles

All 4 tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 71,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 58,910 miles

Offside rear coil spring corroded.

Offside sill corroded.

Fail 30 May 2018 58,870 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear metal hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear coil spring corroded.

Offside sill corroded.

Pass 17 May 2017 53,376 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Exhaust corroded.

Service brake efficiency only just met.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 44,099 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside front lower arm bush starting to deteriorate.

Pass 21 May 2015 35,590 miles

Bushes in both front lower arms starting to deteriorate.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2014 30,047 miles

Rubber bushes on both front lower arms starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 26,575 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 23,453 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 17,818 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs worn.

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside 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 KSX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KSX, 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 KSX registered?

AB08 KSX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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