MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Sill corroded.
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.
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
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)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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)
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
brake fluid level getting low
n/s/f cv gaitor deterioating
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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AD08 ABU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2008.
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