2008 Ford Ka · 22,822 MOT tests
2008 Ford Ka reliability
2008 Ford Kas fail 52.5% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 19 Ka years (22,822 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- 52.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Kas: 32.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 58% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 54,172
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,822
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 8.8% of tests fail here (706% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 36% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Ford Ka
Fail rate by area
- Suspension30.6%
- Lights and electrics21.8%
- Body, chassis and structure13.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.2%
- Seat belts and airbags8.8%
- Tyres8.4%
- Brakes7.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 14.79%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Seat belt anchor area weakened 7.44%
Corrosion near a seat belt anchor can weaken the body and make the belt fail, so expert repair is needed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 5.52%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Stop lamp not working 5.44%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Position lamp not working 4.54%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.44%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (17.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.85%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (11.23%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.29%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.89%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Ford Ka reliable?
2008 Ford Kas fail 52.5% of first MOT tests, 58% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 19 of 19 Ka years (22,822 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Ford Ka MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (14.79% of tests), seat belt anchor area weakened (7.44% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (5.52% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Ford Ka have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2008 Ford Ka shows 54,172 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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