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AF08 RVY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

44,079 mi
Last recorded44,079 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 RVY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2022 44,079 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Central lower outer sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Both front lower inner sills corroding.

Rear Lower Both rear inner sills corroding.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 39,807 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 39,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 31,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear top mounting slight wear

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 31,090 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear top mounting slight wear

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 26,654 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 26,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 26,397 miles

offside and nearside front floor slightly corroded

offside and nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 26,084 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2017 26,084 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 25,225 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 24,388 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 23,368 miles

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Pass 13 Jun 2013 22,118 miles

both rear tyres perished 165 65 13 t

Fail 6 Jun 2012 20,343 miles

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

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Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,343 miles

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Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,379 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 16,379 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 RVY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RVY, 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 RVY registered?

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

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