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AV08 LZX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,950 mi
Last recorded55,950 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 55,950 miles

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

o/s/f brake disc pitted/corroded

object in o/s/rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2015 55,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyres under-inflated

o/s/f brake disc pitted/corroded

object in o/s/rear tyre

Fail 23 Sep 2015 53,768 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake discs corroded/pitted/lipped

Nearside rear tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 7 Oct 2014 48,294 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 48,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,457 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,605 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 26,691 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,445 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are getting low on edges

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Mar 2011 24,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside and offside front tyres are getting low on edges

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes are slightly deteriorated

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 LZX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

AV08 LZX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AV08 LZX safe to buy?

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