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AF57 VSA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,126 mi
Last recorded57,126 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 VSA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2020 57,126 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion under the sills both sides

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,972 miles

Central minor exhaust leak

Front corrosion to power steering pipes

corrosion to all four corner jacking points on sill

Pass 24 Sep 2018 54,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased etc (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 51,556 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,920 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 22 Sep 2015 48,427 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 45,869 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 41,629 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 40,804 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,089 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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AF57 VSA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AF57 VSA, 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 AF57 VSA registered?

AF57 VSA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is AF57 VSA safe to buy?

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