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AF08 RVT

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,820 mi
Last recorded117,820 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2018 117,820 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting chassy leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure due to back bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,263 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 111,263 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 98,806 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 98,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 87,250 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 87,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,937 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 13 Mar 2014 77,937 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 6 Mar 2013 66,353 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 5 Mar 2013 66,339 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2012 53,583 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,314 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 39,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 RVT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 RVT, 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 RVT registered?

AF08 RVT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is AF08 RVT safe to buy?

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