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CA08 ACX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,030 mi
Last recorded115,030 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ACX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2018 115,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Front Bumper damaged however not exposing any sharp edges. Covered with duct tape

Front Inner Nearside & Offside brake disc's corroded

Front Nearside & Offside Wings damaged however not exposing any sharp edges. Covered with duct tape

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

Nearside Rear Quarter panel damaged however not exposing any sharp edges. Covered with duct tape

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 95,694 miles

surface corrosion on inner & outer sills

Fail 31 May 2016 95,694 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion n/s floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion n/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s floor to sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 77,686 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 57,275 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 41,252 miles

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Fail 31 May 2013 41,252 miles

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Both rear tyre treads getting low

Pass 12 May 2012 33,583 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2011 25,845 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 25,534 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Unable to inspect inner wings due to plastic covers.

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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CA08 ACX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CA08 ACX, 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 CA08 ACX registered?

CA08 ACX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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