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AV08 HLH

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

150,926 mi
Last recorded150,926 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HLH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 150,926 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 142,970 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor/Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin bearing Axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 131,977 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 115,992 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly deteriorated on inner face

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,322 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 99,321 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 82,169 miles

brake fluid on minimum mark

Pass 23 Apr 2013 63,730 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,625 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 48,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2011 30,452 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

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 HLH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc 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 HLH, 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 HLH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2008.

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