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AG08 CVX

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,337 mi
Last recorded69,337 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 CVX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 69,337 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Corroded around bumper bracket (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Various areas of corrosion underneath

Fail 2 Apr 2025 69,309 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer cover sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Corroded around bumper bracket (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Various areas of corrosion underneath

Pass 2 Apr 2024 67,284 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Various areas of corrosion underneath

Pass 19 Apr 2023 65,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 65,376 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 62,989 miles

Offside inner sill corroded rear not structual

Various areas starting to corrode underneath

Fail 4 Apr 2022 62,952 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded within 30cm of seat mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded rear not structual

Various areas starting to corrode underneath

Pass 13 Apr 2021 60,888 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 60,888 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 59,788 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 59,788 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 53,671 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 53,559 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 53,556 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 49,854 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,110 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 43,315 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 37,721 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 31,049 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 31,047 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,103 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 CVX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AG08 CVX, 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 AG08 CVX registered?

AG08 CVX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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