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MT08 ASV

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,301 mi
Last recorded96,301 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 ASV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 96,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken (rear box)

Fail 21 Mar 2020 96,301 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust bracket broken (rear box)

Pass 29 Mar 2019 90,274 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 90,274 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 81,071 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm - also wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 73,181 miles

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

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

front discs inner faces corroded.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 62,461 miles

Nearside wiper blade split.

Pass 4 Apr 2015 51,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 41,060 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 41,060 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 32,986 miles

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

Rear tyre treads starting to perish.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,829 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,797 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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MT08 ASV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MT08 ASV, 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 MT08 ASV registered?

MT08 ASV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for MT08 ASV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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