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AC08 CWE

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

33,872 mi
Last recorded33,872 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CWE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 33,872 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 22,861 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 15,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

slight wear to o/s & n/s front upper strut top mounts

Pass 21 Jan 2020 11,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both front suspension mounts corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 10,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

both front wiper blades split

Fail 18 Jan 2019 10,457 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

both front wiper blades split

Pass 8 Jan 2018 8,843 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 7,494 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 6,285 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 4,617 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 2,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 2,741 miles

heavy cracking both front and both rear tyre outer walls

Pass 20 Oct 2011 2,685 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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AC08 CWE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CWE, 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 CWE registered?

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

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The MOT history for AC08 CWE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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