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MW57 AVF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

35,942 mi
Last recorded35,942 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 AVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2021 35,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both on rear axel to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 31,471 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 24,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 24,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 19,596 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Fuel filler area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside floor/outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2017 13,605 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2017 13,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn to 3mm

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 12,023 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 10,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 9,764 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 8,940 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 7,753 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 6,566 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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MW57 AVF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc 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 MW57 AVF, 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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MW57 AVF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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