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AV08 KVA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,970 mi
Last recorded127,970 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 127,970 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear around petrol flap corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 127,840 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear around petrol flap corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 120,163 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Fail 9 Mar 2018 120,163 miles

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,758 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 100,518 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

corrosion around fuel filler housing

Fail 22 Feb 2016 100,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle hanger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

corrosion around fuel filler housing

Fail 14 Mar 2015 81,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear axle rubber bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 14 Mar 2015 81,351 miles

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

rear axle rubber bushs deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,106 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 60,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,899 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 33,824 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 KVA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KVA, 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 KVA registered?

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

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