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AV58 VKA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

59,159 mi
Last recorded59,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV58 VKA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2021 59,159 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER SUSPENSION MOUNTING - FRONT END OF NEARSIDE OUTER BODY SILL CORRODED AND HOLED WITHIN 30 CMS OF MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER BODY SILL CORRODED AND HOLED WITHIN 30 CMS OF NEARSIDE REAR SUSPENSION MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SUSPENSION MOUNTING - REAR END OF NEARSIDE OUTER BODY SILL CORRODED AND HOLED WITHIN 30CMS OF MOUNTING. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn AXLE MOUNTING BUSH. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

"BOTH" front tyres are feathering off around their inside edges.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material "BOTH" main brake pipes along underside of car. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipes along underside of car are slightly corroded.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM - REAR BUSH. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE MOUNTING BUSH. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casings are slightly corroded.

Nearside rear parking brake efficiency is low.

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion apparent around nearside rear and offside rear inner wheel arches.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 56,397 miles

Corrosion around fuel cap area

Rear windscreen washer provides no liquid.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 56,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At flexible section of pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding ON FOOTBRAKE AND/OR PARKING BRAKE. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper joint - rubber is badly split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn LOWER ARM. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear windscreen washer provides no liquid.

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,513 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CONNECTING LINK - UPPER JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Fail 18 Jul 2019 54,513 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER EDGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front and offside front tyres are feathering off around their inner edges.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated CONNECTING LINK - UPPER JOINT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,271 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 44,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 44,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 40,082 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 40,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 34,913 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 34,913 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2014 30,308 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 30,308 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,587 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 19,777 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 13,406 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 13,404 miles

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

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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AV58 VKA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AV58 VKA, 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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AV58 VKA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 December 2008.

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