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MK08 ADX

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,331 mi
Last recorded62,331 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 ADX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing / chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill outrigger jacking point / subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing / chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail above rear exhaust box. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 62,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill outrigger jacking point and floor pan to sub frame mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill outrigger jacking point / rear subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill outrigger jacking point / rear subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing / chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill outrigger jacking point / subframe mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing / chassis rail. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail above rear exhaust box. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 61,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rubber strut mount (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill / rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill / jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 61,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly rubber strut mount (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion inner sill / rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill / jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,026 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front/rear (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 54,026 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush both front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front/rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 52,764 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 48,272 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 48,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2014 42,936 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,274 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,274 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,159 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 36,159 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,927 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 28,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 25,675 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 25,675 miles

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

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

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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MK08 ADX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MK08 ADX, 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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MK08 ADX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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