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AK08 AFN

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

64,291 mi
Last recorded64,291 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 AFN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 64,291 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 64,291 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 49,468 miles

Rear WELDING REPAIRS ETC UNDERSEALED

Fail 26 Aug 2022 49,460 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUBFRAME N/S CORROSION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear WELDING REPAIRS ETC UNDERSEALED

Pass 23 Jun 2021 46,900 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front floor to sill sections corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 May 2020 45,479 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 May 2019 44,321 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 44,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 43,430 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 38,183 miles

Rear Spare wheel under car showing cords and deflated.

Fail 27 May 2017 38,183 miles

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

Rear Spare wheel under car showing cords and deflated.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 33,701 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 28,988 miles

brake fluid level low

nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush bonding splitting

offside front inner brake pad very low

Fail 5 May 2015 28,988 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

nearside front bottom suspension arm rear bush bonding splitting

offside front inner brake pad very low

Pass 6 May 2014 22,897 miles

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

both rear tyres outer walls heavily perished

offisde front tyre wearing very thin on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 May 2013 17,647 miles

heavy cracking to nearside front and both rear tyres

Pass 10 May 2012 14,336 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 14,335 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2011 9,793 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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AK08 AFN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AK08 AFN, 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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AK08 AFN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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