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AF08 RVU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2019
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,560 mi
Last recorded57,560 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2018 57,560 miles

Nearside Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and just legal

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Nearside floor corroding

Offside Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and also just legal

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside floor corroding

exhaust blowing at flexi joint

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,881 miles

Front brake discs deteriorating

Front exhaust slightly blowing

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

Nearside Front floor corroding

Offside Front floor corroding

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 31 Mar 2016 45,297 miles

Nearside Front brake discs deterioting

Nearside Front suspension lower arm bush starting to deteriote

Offside Front brake discs deterioting

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 10 Feb 2014 38,322 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 33,270 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 30,442 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 27,296 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 RVU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 RVU registered?

AF08 RVU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is AF08 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 RVU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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