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AD08 AWP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,633 mi
Last recorded87,633 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 87,633 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 87,451 miles

Central Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside inner floorpan and inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed next to rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting next to rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 72,668 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 72,661 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill next to rear axle mounting and next to handbrake fixing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill next to rear axle mount where the p/brake connects (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 65,794 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly to outer shoulder and tread

Fail 10 Oct 2016 65,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly to outer shoulder and tread

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,590 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 54,522 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 48,549 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 48,545 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 44,942 miles

bonnet catch stiff

both front lower rear suspension arm bushes beginning to split

nearside rear tyre tread cracking not through to cord but advise replacement

Pass 12 Sep 2011 36,421 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 AWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AWP, 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 AWP registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD08 AWP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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