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AV08 GDJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,979 mi
Last recorded48,979 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 48,979 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 44,555 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front brake pads very low

Front no plate damaged

N/s/f tyre low on edges

Wipers poor clearing screen

Fail 14 Mar 2018 44,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 40,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and ridged (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

nearside front bumper area damaged

Fail 14 Mar 2017 40,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn and cut in tread exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and ridged (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

nearside front bumper area damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,776 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,067 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 19,788 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 17,091 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 12,831 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,172 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 GDJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?

AV08 GDJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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