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AC08 YUV

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,142 mi
Last recorded61,142 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 61,142 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 61,142 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 60,720 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 60,720 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 59,525 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 59,522 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 59,102 miles

both closing panels rusty

both rear floors rusty

both rear tyres badly perished

front + rear suspension rusty

osr sill rusty

very slight noise osr wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2022 55,544 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty

Offside Front front end of outer sill rusty

Offside Rear Inner sill rusty

Pass 5 May 2021 50,683 miles

front brake discs, inner surfaces corroding at edges

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 May 2020 44,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 41,219 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 40,527 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 38,644 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 38,644 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,996 miles

both rear tyres are starting to deterioate

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 27,414 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished and cracked

gear box selector seal slightly leaking

Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,637 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,093 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 YUV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUV, 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 YUV registered?

AC08 YUV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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