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AA08 XCB

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,701 mi
Last recorded68,701 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XCB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 68,701 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 61,510 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,356 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 58,350 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 58,038 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 57,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 55,746 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 54,339 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,312 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 49,359 miles

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

oil filter perforated

slight distortion on n/s/r tyre

Pass 22 May 2013 40,550 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 28,100 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 21,483 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 21,483 miles

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

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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AA08 XCB is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AA08 XCB, 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 AA08 XCB registered?

AA08 XCB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is AA08 XCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AA08 XCB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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