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AF08 RVX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

93,565 mi
Last recorded93,565 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 93,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2019 93,565 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2018 84,584 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 84,584 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,064 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 77,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 73,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 70,632 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2015 70,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 67,291 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 67,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 56,009 miles

nearside rear wheel rim has a dent on outer edge

offside rear tyre is perished and is cracked on outer corner circumference

Fail 8 Aug 2012 50,311 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2012 50,311 miles

both rear tyres perished

n/s/r wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/side n/side front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Aug 2011 41,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/side n/side front tyres worn on inner edges

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 RVX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RVX, 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 RVX registered?

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

Is AF08 RVX safe to buy?

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