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AB08 KVH

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,962 mi
Last recorded57,962 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KVH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 57,962 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,016 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,875 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 48,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 44,730 miles

Exhaust general deterioration.

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 41,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 41,542 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 37,461 miles

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

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

both rear tyres heavily perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2011 33,394 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

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 KVH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 KVH registered?

AB08 KVH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is AB08 KVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 KVH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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