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KL57 AVP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,269 mi
Last recorded46,269 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL57 AVP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2020 46,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jul 2019 44,361 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 41,392 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 36,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear axle forward bushes slightly worn and slightly deteriorated

both rear exhaust silencer mounting hangers corroded

both rear tyres stress cracked on sidewalls

clutch release bearing slightly noisy

coolant staining on housing above gearbox

Fail 8 Dec 2016 36,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch within 12"/30cm of rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner third (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner sill within 12"/30cm of rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs lightly pitted and lipped

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm, all others 3-4mm approx. (3.5.1g)

both rear axle front bushes slightly deteriorated and slightly worn

both rear tyres stress cracked on sidewalls

clutch release bearing slightly noisy

coolant staining on housing above gearbox

rear exhaust silencer mounting hangers corroded

squealing noisy from rear brakes

Pass 16 Dec 2015 33,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre stress cracked

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre stress cracked

both rear axle front bushes slightly worn

o/s/f inner brake pad 2-3mm, all other front brake pads 5-6mm approx.

rear exhaust silencer mountings corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2015 33,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre stress cracked

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing and split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit smooth on inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre stress cracked

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

both rear axle front bushes slightly worn

o/s/f inner brake pad 2-3mm, all other front brake pads 5-6mm approx.

rear exhaust silencer mountings corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 29,887 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 29,887 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 26,183 miles

both front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Dec 2012 24,055 miles

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 8 Dec 2011 17,661 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 12,843 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 12,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 12,309 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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KL57 AVP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KL57 AVP, 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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KL57 AVP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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