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AV08 KUT

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,171 mi
Last recorded85,171 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KUT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 85,171 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 85,171 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 71,088 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 71,088 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 61,791 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)

both upper suspension mount bearings rough

Fail 4 Apr 2015 52,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2015 52,544 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 44,210 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 33,125 miles

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in rear number plate

Fail 13 Apr 2013 33,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in rear number plate

Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,149 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Apr 2012 26,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 20,471 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 KUT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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