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AA08 XCJ

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

88,878 mi
Last recorded88,878 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA08 XCJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 88,878 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2023 88,877 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi splitting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis inner arch areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 87,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion on O/SF floor

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 12 May 2021 84,401 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

surface corrosion on some parts of the underneath

Fail 12 May 2021 84,401 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges

surface corrosion on some parts of the underneath

Pass 27 May 2020 81,042 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 76,252 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 70,697 miles

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on outside edges

Pass 25 May 2017 64,588 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 57,294 miles

slight buckle on both front wheels

Pass 26 May 2015 49,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 42,514 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 35,530 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 28,808 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 22,233 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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AA08 XCJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XCJ, 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 XCJ registered?

AA08 XCJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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