2008 Ford KA 1.3L Petrol · MM08 FYW
2008 Ford KA (1.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 64,405 miles. MOT expired on 17 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD KA
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,405 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM08 FYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 16/04/2026
- 64,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM08 FYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Ka (MM08 FYW) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MM08 FYW Mileage History
- 07/09/202352,825 mi
- 03/08/202458,897 mi+6,072 mi
- 15/04/202559,526 mi+629 mi
- 19/04/202559,530 mi+4 mi
- 16/04/202664,405 mi+4,875 mi
Average of roughly 4,444 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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