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AV08 FZA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,023 mi
Last recorded40,023 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 FZA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 40,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 40,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 39,785 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

general corrosion to suspensions and exhaust system

Pass 17 Feb 2024 39,514 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion to suspensions and exhaust system

Fail 10 Feb 2024 39,507 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion to suspensions and exhaust system

Pass 11 Feb 2023 39,220 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion to suspensions and exhaust system

Pass 5 Feb 2022 38,849 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion to suspensions and exhaust system

Fail 5 Feb 2022 38,849 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general corrosion to suspensions and exhaust system

Pass 1 Feb 2021 38,546 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides sill area's (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

air filter area slight insecure

exhaust system corroding/rusting

front and rear suspension areas corroding/rusting

fuel tank area rusting/corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2020 38,068 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 37,045 miles

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

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

front washers weak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 30 Jan 2019 37,045 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

front washers weak

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2018 36,043 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 34,514 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 32,295 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 28,182 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 23,699 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 21,751 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,027 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 15,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gear box mounting has slight split

n/s/f wheel has slight brake bind

selector shaft seal has slight leak

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 FZA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FZA, 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 FZA registered?

AV08 FZA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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