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AC08 CYW

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

64,514 mi
Last recorded64,514 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 CYW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 16 Jan 2021 61,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 61,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 58,585 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 56,714 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 56,714 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 53,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 49,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 47,454 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 47,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 45,682 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,903 miles

Both rear tyre, outer sidewalls perishing

Gearbox selector shaft oil seal leaking

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 42,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyre, outer sidewalls perishing

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

Gearbox selector shaft oil seal leaking

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,391 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

n/s o/s front wishbones rear bushes splitting

n/s/f tyre rim slight buckle

Fail 7 Sep 2011 27,423 miles

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

rear seat base loose n/s

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,423 miles

rear seat base loose n/s

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 CYW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CYW, 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 CYW registered?

AC08 CYW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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