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AV08 HKO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,745 mi
Last recorded81,745 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HKO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 81,745 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 81,738 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 73,190 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 68,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 62,400 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 62,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,826 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 47,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 39,340 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,402 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,188 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,668 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 HKO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HKO, 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 HKO registered?

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

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