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AC08 CWA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,257 mi
Last recorded108,257 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 108,257 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 104,356 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 101,969 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 98,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 93,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 82,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 66,494 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,739 miles

both front lower suspension arm,rear bushes starting to seperate

condensation in nearside headlamp unit

nearside front roadwheel outer rim slightly damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2012 38,576 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,178 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 27,178 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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AC08 CWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AC08 CWA, 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 AC08 CWA registered?

AC08 CWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is AC08 CWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 CWA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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