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AF08 RJV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,856 mi
Last recorded53,856 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RJV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 53,856 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in sealant (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covered in sealant (6.1.1 (d) (i))

all over under body corrosion welding repairs covered in sealant

Pass 23 Dec 2020 53,478 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 53,478 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 51,502 miles

O/S Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 51,502 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen Adjusted (3.5 (a))

O/S Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge very low/Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Unblocked (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 51,464 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 48,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge and slight flat spot (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 44,518 miles

engine oil level low

Fail 15 Feb 2017 44,518 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high bulb incorrect fitment (1.8)

engine oil level low

Pass 26 Feb 2016 39,403 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2015 34,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 30,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 24,603 miles

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

coolent level below minumum

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars

offside front tyre worn inner edge close to wear bars

offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,303 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 14,183 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 RJV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF08 RJV, 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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AF08 RJV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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