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MD08 AFX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

67,510 mi
Last recorded67,510 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD08 AFX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,510 miles

both front anti roll bar d-bushes worn.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 65,555 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 65,553 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner back bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 63,196 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 22 Jul 2014 60,875 miles

nearside and offside lower front arms.rear bushes braking away.

offside rear tyre outter wall in poor condition.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 53,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jul 2013 53,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 43,594 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)

near side rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 30 Jul 2012 43,594 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Aug 2011 34,542 miles

front pads low

n/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to perish

spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Aug 2011 34,541 miles

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

front pads low

n/s/r tyre outer side wall starting to perish

spare tyre flat

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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MD08 AFX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red 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 MD08 AFX, 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 MD08 AFX registered?

MD08 AFX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is MD08 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MD08 AFX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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