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AG08 CVO

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,589 mi
Last recorded31,589 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 CVO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 31,589 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 26,229 miles

All 4 suspension top mounts have slight play

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking at shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 26,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracked at shoulders exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly cracked at shoulders exposing ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 suspension top mounts have slight play

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres slightly cracking at shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 25,157 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 25,157 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 24,177 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 24,014 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 23,595 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 22,869 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 22,350 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 21,415 miles

both rear tyres perishing

drivers side front tyre wearing on the inner edge

passenger side front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2017 19,847 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 17,922 miles

Rear Rear tyres have minor cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2015 15,619 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 13,463 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 10,615 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 8,055 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 5,809 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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AG08 CVO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AG08 CVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG08 CVO registered?

AG08 CVO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is AG08 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AG08 CVO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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