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CE08 AAV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,589 mi
Last recorded89,589 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AAV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 89,589 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired n/s inner sill at rear under vehicle at suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired o/s front chassis at subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired o/s front floor at suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired o/s outer sill at rear (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s front lower suspension arm bushs slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to n/s front floor and n/s and o/s front chassis near suspension mounts

slight damage to n/s rear wheel

some movement at top of both front struts not excessive at time of test

this vehicle as corrosion to various places under vehicle not within a prescribed area at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2018 81,912 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

front inner wing covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2018 81,912 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

front inner wing covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,609 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 63,648 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 55,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2014 44,642 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 May 2014 44,642 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 38,708 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 32,157 miles

nearside front tyre on limit on inner edge

nearside front wishbone bush splitting

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,381 miles

slight lift in both rear suspension mounts

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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CE08 AAV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CE08 AAV, 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 CE08 AAV registered?

CE08 AAV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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