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AB08 KTC

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,279 mi
Last recorded56,279 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KTC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 56,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, floor, inner wing, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, floor, inner wing, chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,055 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 55,055 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2017 54,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on tread/sidewall

Fail 24 Apr 2017 54,465 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and offside, wheel arches (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre has cracks on tread/sidewall

Pass 21 Apr 2016 51,681 miles

Front tyres starting to crack,eg, perish on sides

Pass 8 May 2015 49,711 miles

offside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 45,917 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 45,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake disc scored

Pass 26 Jul 2013 40,353 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 27,301 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 27,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 May 2011 16,982 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 KTC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AB08 KTC, 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 KTC registered?

AB08 KTC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AB08 KTC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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