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AV08 KVT

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,322 mi
Last recorded36,322 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 KVT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 36,322 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 36,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 36,104 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 36,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 34,605 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 33,427 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 29,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 29,015 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 29,012 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,054 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside sill to floor corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 27,053 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Offside sill to floor corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2018 24,584 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 24,584 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 22,575 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,825 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,725 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 16,803 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 16,803 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 14,104 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 11,354 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,417 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 KVT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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