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AX08 ADV

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,338 mi
Last recorded78,338 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 ADV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 78,338 miles

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting metal brake pipe mounting osr inner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

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

Steering system lightly rubbing noise coming from under steering wheel (2.1.4 (a))

exhaust rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2021 78,118 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area fractured brake pipe to flexi hose mountain point holed (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 69,846 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 65,585 miles

both front chassis rails corroded but not excessive

Pass 11 May 2018 62,571 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 62,571 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 55,474 miles

general corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2016 46,342 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 38,636 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 38,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front brake is binding slightly

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 29,688 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 23,290 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 15,019 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 11,624 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 11,624 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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AX08 ADV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AX08 ADV, 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 AX08 ADV registered?

AX08 ADV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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