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AV08 CXN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

82,139 mi
Last recorded82,139 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 CXN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 82,139 miles

Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated (No movement detected)

Exhaust corroded & mount bracket thin due to corrosion

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads wearing thin

Nearside front wheel rim dented on inner edge (Just meets pass criteria)

Various bodywork damage (No sharp edges)

Pass 20 Sep 2023 65,552 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f inner arch starting to corrode

Fail 19 Sep 2023 65,552 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

n/s/f inner arch starting to corrode

Fail 1 Sep 2023 65,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2022 54,615 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 54,615 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 49,002 miles

All welded repairs covered in sealer

Offside front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Fail 31 Aug 2021 48,901 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed within 30 cms of seat mount & Subframe (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed & corroded within 30 cms of rear beam axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed & corroded within 30 cms of seat mount & subframe (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front lower suspension arm bushes perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2021 47,237 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 39,108 miles

Sills corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2018 37,528 miles

both front wishbone back bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,559 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,317 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 30,154 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 30,098 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 27,685 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 25,803 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 24,062 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 20,251 miles

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

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

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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AV08 CXN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV08 CXN, 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 AV08 CXN registered?

AV08 CXN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is AV08 CXN safe to buy?

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