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AV08 FSA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,521 mi
Last recorded55,521 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FSA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 55,521 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front floor panel and bothside rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone forward pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bothside rear trailing arm bush cracking and play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bothside front machperson strut top bush/bearing rough.

front to rear exhaust system badly corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2020 55,521 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively bothside front splitting. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside front floor panel and bothside rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside front wishbone forward pin/bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bothside rear trailing arm bush cracking and play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bothside front machperson strut top bush/bearing rough.

front to rear exhaust system badly corroded.

Pass 2 Mar 2019 50,595 miles

fuel filter secured with caple tire .

engine seeping oil, should investigate and repair.

Nearside Front wishbone forward bush/pin badly worn, should replace.

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder badly worn should replace.

Offside Front wishbone forward bush dibonding.

bothside front machprson top bush bearing rough should replace.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side rear tyres perrished

Fail 6 Mar 2018 46,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both side rear tyres perrished

Pass 1 Mar 2017 43,192 miles

Nearside Front wishbone pin/bush worn . small amount of play.

Nearside Rear tyre outer all lightly cracking.

Offside Front wishbone bush lightly dibonding.

bothside front macherson top bush /bearing rough.

Pass 15 Feb 2016 41,662 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,207 miles

stone chip within swept area of the screen not considered to be affecting the drivers view of th road

Fail 5 Mar 2015 35,207 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stone chip within swept area of the screen not considered to be affecting the drivers view of th road

Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,411 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 28,402 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 21,350 miles

nearside front tyre shoulders wearing thin.

offside front tyre inner shoulder wearing thin.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 15,365 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 7,935 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 FSA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FSA, 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 FSA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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