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AO08 SVJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,575 mi
Last recorded72,575 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SVJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,575 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 70,684 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,013 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to unbond

Fail 3 Nov 2015 69,013 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded corroded hole in nearside door sill (5.2.6)

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to unbond

Pass 29 Oct 2014 57,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 57,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 44,500 miles

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

rear tyre walls slightly perished

Pass 7 Nov 2012 31,824 miles

Both rear tyre walls cracking

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 31,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Both rear tyre walls cracking

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

Recommend rear brakes be checked

Pass 15 Nov 2011 17,879 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs slight scoring

rear tyres starting to perish

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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AO08 SVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO08 SVJ, 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 AO08 SVJ registered?

AO08 SVJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AO08 SVJ safe to buy?

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