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AC08 CYV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

78,359 mi
Last recorded78,359 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CYV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 78,359 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underseal applied under vehicle + components.

Pass 18 Nov 2022 76,692 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 74,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 70,335 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 65,895 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 65,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 61,869 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 57,432 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 52,532 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 52,532 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2014 47,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished

Offside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished and split

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2014 47,713 miles

Nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished

Offside front lower arm rear bush slightly perished and split

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2013 42,400 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 42,400 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 36,933 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 May 2011 31,882 miles

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

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 CYV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AC08 CYV?

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What year was AC08 CYV registered?

AC08 CYV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is AC08 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 CYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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