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AX08 CVC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,077 mi
Last recorded102,077 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 102,077 miles

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside outer sill corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2020 96,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 91,358 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 91,348 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,503 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill has surface corrosion

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

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

parking brake has slight travel

Fail 12 Nov 2018 80,501 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner sill has surface corrosion

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

both rear inner sills have surface corrosion

parking brake has slight travel

Pass 11 Nov 2017 69,469 miles

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

corrosion n/s/f inner sill.

Fail 11 Nov 2017 69,468 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

corrosion n/s/f inner sill.

Pass 22 Oct 2016 60,538 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 60,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,944 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 54,843 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 47,801 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 40,862 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 31,789 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 23,913 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 CVC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CVC, 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 CVC registered?

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

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