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AF08 YRV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

44,504 mi
Last recorded44,504 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 44,504 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/inner sills etc advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play wear in o/s front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wear/deterioration in both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around fuel filler cap

Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,944 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 42,866 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner sills corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch to sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 40,971 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion around fuel filler cap area

Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,965 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/inner sills etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 36,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,385 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 28,902 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 25,493 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 25,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 24,328 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 24,328 miles

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

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 22,119 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 22,119 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,376 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 20,376 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,887 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 17,551 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 YRV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YRV, 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 YRV registered?

AF08 YRV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is AF08 YRV safe to buy?

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