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AV08 BVN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,899 mi
Last recorded86,899 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 86,899 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front bush mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front bush mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 86,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front bush mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front bush mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 80,183 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 79,997 miles

Exhaust system insecure broken rear mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,423 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 71,423 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,377 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 61,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 52,959 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,409 miles

fuel filter heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,409 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

fuel filter heavily corroded

n/s/r tyre cracked/perished

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,260 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 32,519 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,067 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 16,931 miles

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

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

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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AV08 BVN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AV08 BVN, 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 AV08 BVN registered?

AV08 BVN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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