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AV08 HLR

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,490 mi
Last recorded96,490 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 HLR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 96,490 miles

Filler cap flange corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 90,325 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 90,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm front and rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,727 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,126 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,040 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,898 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 58,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 49,520 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,382 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 26,144 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 HLR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HLR, 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 HLR registered?

AV08 HLR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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