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AX08 EVN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

51,440 mi
Last recorded51,440 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX08 EVN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2021 51,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe - rear mounting small corrosion hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill numerous corrosion holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area has numerous corrosion holes within rear axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill numerous corrosion holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank corroded

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

Nearside Rear sill end becoming very corroded

Offside Rear Chassis leg in very poor condition with numerous corrosion holes

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Poor condition (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Bumper bracket no longer attached due to body corrosion holes

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All front subframe mounting areas becoming very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 49,860 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 49,763 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 48,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

Pass 17 May 2018 48,741 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)

Fail 14 May 2018 48,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

surface corrsion outer sills both sides

Pass 7 Jul 2017 45,705 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 42,186 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 40,151 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 40,151 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 40,051 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 40,051 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,417 miles

both front lower arm rear bush bonding failed but not resulting in movement

front brake discs heavily worn and lipped on inside edges

Fail 20 Jun 2013 37,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front lower arm rear bush bonding failed but not resulting in movement

front discs very heavily worn on inside edge on the limit

Pass 8 Jun 2012 29,151 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 29,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 20,349 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AX08 EVN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 EVN, 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 EVN registered?

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

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