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AD08 XBF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,560 mi
Last recorded79,560 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 XBF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 79,560 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 79,560 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,242 miles

Front bumper loose but secure

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temp fuel cap fitted but does secure

Fail 19 Sep 2017 77,169 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front bumper loose but secure

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temp fuel cap fitted but does secure

Pass 15 Sep 2016 73,862 miles

Drivers seat back unable to tilt forward

Steering slightly stiff

Fail 9 Sep 2016 73,780 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drivers seat back unable to tilt forward

Steering slightly stiff

Pass 5 Aug 2015 67,595 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 59,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 49,518 miles

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

Rear tyres perrished.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear tyres perrished.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,594 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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AD08 XBF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 AD08 XBF, 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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AD08 XBF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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