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AX08 CVA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,692 mi
Last recorded53,692 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 CVA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 53,692 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 50,804 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 47,628 miles

General corrosion

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

Offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Slight front brake imbalance

Fail 14 Apr 2021 47,628 miles

General corrosion

Nearside front tyre wearing on edge advise replacement

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

Offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 29 Apr 2020 44,863 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 17 Apr 2019 40,156 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Fail 17 Apr 2019 40,156 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

Pass 11 Apr 2018 35,093 miles

Front lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 21 Apr 2017 30,861 miles

Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split

Front tyres wearing on edges (raised tread) advise replacement

Rear tyre treads cracked advise replacement

Pass 13 Apr 2016 26,846 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 26,070 miles

Exhaust hangers corroded

Rear tyres perishing on outer walls

Pass 4 Apr 2014 23,976 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 17,782 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 11,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 9,727 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 CVA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AX08 CVA, 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 CVA registered?

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

Is AX08 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX08 CVA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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