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AB08 KWJ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,907 mi
Last recorded111,907 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KWJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2020 111,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2019 107,059 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 104,317 miles

Near side front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated

Off side front lower suspension ball joint worn

Pass 11 Jul 2017 100,780 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 93,724 miles

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

rear tyres deteriorated

vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2016 93,724 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear tyres deteriorated

vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,947 miles

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

both front subframe mounts corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 83,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front brake grabbing slightly

both front subframe mounts corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 73,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 60,583 miles

FRONT WISHBONE BUSHES SPLITTING / VERY SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R TOP MOUNT

Pass 21 Jun 2012 37,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 KWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KWJ, 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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AB08 KWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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