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AG08 CXF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,241 mi
Last recorded82,241 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG08 CXF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 82,241 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 82,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 75,019 miles

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges.

both inner sills corroded.

Fail 31 May 2016 74,881 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front tyre bold on edges.

both inner sills corroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,801 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4x tyres deteriated

exhaust system corroded

front numberplate cracked

o/s and n/s/f (rear) lower arm bushes worn

under side of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,801 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all 4x tyres deteriated

exhaust system corroded

front numberplate cracked

o/s and n/s/f (rear) lower arm bushes worn

under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2014 58,906 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak on gear box end plate

Fail 4 Jun 2014 58,906 miles

oil leak on gear box end plate

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2013 53,442 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 53,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 44,962 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 44,962 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 30,236 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres sidewall damage

Fail 29 Mar 2011 30,236 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake discs corroded

both front tyres sidewall damage

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 CXF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CXF, 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 CXF registered?

AG08 CXF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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