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AV08 BYK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,155 mi
Last recorded45,155 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 BYK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 45,155 miles

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2018 45,150 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,156 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 44,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 43,281 miles

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND AND THE TYRE IS PERISHED

THE NSR TYRE IS VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

THE OSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN AND THE TYRE IS PERISHED

THE OSR TYRE IS VERY BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKED

Pass 10 Mar 2015 42,602 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS ARE GETTING LOW

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED

Pass 20 Mar 2014 41,108 miles

No Coolant In Bottle

Pass 23 Mar 2013 36,486 miles

slight crack n/s lower screen

Pass 4 Apr 2012 32,007 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 18,530 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 BYK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AV08 BYK, 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 BYK registered?

AV08 BYK is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is AV08 BYK safe to buy?

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