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AV08 BWA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

68,433 mi
Last recorded68,433 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 68,433 miles

o/s sill corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2021 68,431 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch and outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 67,013 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 67,013 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 65,736 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2019 65,731 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 64,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear inner body sill corroding

Fail 7 Dec 2018 64,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear inner body sill corroding

Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,415 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear screen

Offside Rear Lower inner wing corroding

engine lamp on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 60,391 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 60,389 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 58,058 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,443 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)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 53,924 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 53,924 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,020 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,015 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 37,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 25,009 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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AV08 BWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BWA, 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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AV08 BWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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