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AD08 AOT

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,587 mi
Last recorded65,587 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 AOT
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 65,587 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 65,364 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 58,113 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 58,113 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 52,969 miles

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 12 May 2021 52,959 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 18 May 2020 51,871 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded

slight play in brake pedal

Offside Outer sill is slightly corroded

Fail 14 May 2020 51,869 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Outer sill is slightly corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded

slight play in brake pedal

Pass 10 May 2019 50,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s outer sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 50,274 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/r inner sill excessively corroded with 30cm of rear axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s outer sill has corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 47,885 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 44,826 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 40,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 38,201 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 35,171 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 33,262 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 29,376 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 26,531 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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AD08 AOT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AD08 AOT, 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 AOT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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