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ET08 AXM

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

41,833 mi
Last recorded41,833 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET08 AXM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 41,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces corroded especially offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split = borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor corroded by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and floor corroded by subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 tyres slightly perished and cracked in tread areas= 195/45/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion around fuel filler flap

Pass 27 Aug 2020 40,149 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis & sills corroded

coolant reservoir empty

wipers smear

Pass 29 Aug 2019 37,794 miles

Coolant leak level low ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis & sills corroding

front discs starting to wear

Fail 23 Aug 2019 37,729 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Coolant leak level low ()

Front brake pads getting low & discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis & sills corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2018 33,505 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 30,555 miles

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes spitting from the centre pins

Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders and the inner sidewalls are cracking/splitting

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside steering rack boot insecure

Power steering pipes rusted

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and worn

Rear tyres cracking/splitting on the inner sidewalls

Screen washer system requires a clean out

Fail 22 Aug 2017 30,555 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs rusted on the edges of the friction surfaces

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes spitting from the centre pins

Front tyres worn on the tread shoulders and the inner sidewalls are cracking/splitting

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside steering rack boot insecure

Power steering pipes rusted

Rear axle mounting bushes perished and worn

Rear tyres cracking/splitting on the inner sidewalls

Screen washer system requires a clean out

Pass 22 Aug 2016 27,720 miles

coolant low

evidence of offside front tyre rubbing on body

Fail 22 Aug 2016 27,720 miles

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

coolant low

evidence of offside front tyre rubbing on body

Pass 26 Aug 2015 25,332 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins and the outer casings

Front tyre sidewalls splitting

Power steering pipes rusted

Rear tyre sidewalls splitting

Spare tyre aged

Pass 20 Aug 2014 21,165 miles

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins and outer casings

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Metal power steering pipes rusted

Offside steering rack boot insecure

Pass 14 Aug 2013 18,304 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 16,923 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,326 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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ET08 AXM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ET08 AXM, 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 ET08 AXM registered?

ET08 AXM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is ET08 AXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET08 AXM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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