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AD08 ABU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,690 mi
Last recorded61,690 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ABU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,690 miles

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 61,574 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 59,581 miles

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

Offside Inner Sill corroded.

Fail 1 Mar 2022 59,560 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill near axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Sill corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 57,224 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 57,210 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 57,015 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 54,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 54,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 51,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 49,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 49,833 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 46,447 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,027 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 3 Jul 2013 43,115 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 43,115 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,442 miles

brake fluid level getting low

n/s/f cv gaitor deterioating

Pass 9 Jul 2011 31,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AD08 ABU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AD08 ABU, 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 AD08 ABU registered?

AD08 ABU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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