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AV08 KVG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,556 mi
Last recorded89,556 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,091 miles

unable to fully inspect welding repaires due to heavy covering

Fail 29 Aug 2017 84,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 80,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 80,628 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) flexi hose (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,940 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 72,783 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

small scuff nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2014 68,552 miles

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

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

small scuff nsf tyre outer sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 61,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 52,865 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,987 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 42,987 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 KVG 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 KVG, 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 KVG registered?

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

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The MOT history for AV08 KVG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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