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CA08 ADZ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

69,152 mi
Last recorded69,152 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 69,152 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 69,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside Rear Panel Behind Wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,931 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel behind nearside rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel behind offside front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front tyres inner edges wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 60,929 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside floor to sill (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind nearside front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel behind offside rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel behind nearside rear wheel (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel behind offside front wheel (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside front tyres inner edges wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 54,328 miles

FUEL TANK SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 54,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FUEL TANK SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 48,999 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 48,994 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and nearside front floors (2.4.A.3)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed and nearside front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 42,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 38,278 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 38,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 33,738 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 33,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,437 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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CA08 ADZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 ADZ, 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 ADZ registered?

CA08 ADZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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