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AF08 KAH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

67,262 mi
Last recorded67,262 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 KAH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2017 67,262 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake performance not tested No brake pedal due to ABS pump leak (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 62,624 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 62,624 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,809 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 47,860 miles

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

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

nearside & offside winscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 12 Jul 2014 47,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside & offside winscreen wipers deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2013 40,141 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 40,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 35,082 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2012 35,082 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2011 28,091 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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AF08 KAH 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 54.5%.

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 AF08 KAH, 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 AF08 KAH registered?

AF08 KAH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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The MOT history for AF08 KAH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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