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AO08 SVV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,146 mi
Last recorded62,146 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SVV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 62,146 miles

CORROSION STARTING IN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 62,146 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CORROSION STARTING IN PRESCRIBED AREAS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 56,254 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn

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

Nearside Rear 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 2 Apr 2019 56,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear axle bushes worn

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 50,833 miles

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

Rear tyres starting to perish in treads

Pass 29 Mar 2017 43,384 miles

Front both tyres slightly out of shape

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 43,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,135 miles

front suspension arm bushes starting to debond slightly

rear tyres feathering on inner edges of tread

slight damage to inner edge of wheel and tyre wall n/s front

Pass 9 Mar 2015 40,432 miles

Both o/s and n/s wishbone bushes starting to split.

Pass 6 Mar 2014 37,211 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

reverse lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2013 31,529 miles

rear tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2012 25,666 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 8 Mar 2011 19,919 miles

front tyres getting low 3mm approx

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 SVV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

AO08 SVV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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