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AX08 CUW

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,266 mi
Last recorded60,266 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2020 60,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced around the fuel filler area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 57,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 57,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 52,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 52,107 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 48,873 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 48,755 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both front and back inner door sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer door sill (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 46,621 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2016 46,621 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 44,296 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 37,449 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 29,452 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 29,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 20,935 miles

front tyres wearing low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 15,847 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 CUW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CUW, 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 CUW registered?

AX08 CUW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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