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AD08 THG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

76,304 mi
Last recorded76,304 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 76,304 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 76,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 68,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside corrosion starting on sill

both rear tyres deteriorating

Fail 6 Nov 2017 68,435 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside corrosion starting on sill

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2016 55,640 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 44,731 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 41,186 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

slight corrosion on fuel tank

Fail 4 Mar 2015 41,186 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front suspension lower arm bushes starting to perish

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

slight corrosion on fuel tank

Pass 25 Mar 2014 36,956 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre valves starting to perish

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

corrosion starting on exhaust system

front power steering metal pipe starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2013 31,174 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 26,228 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

very slight bind on n/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2011 20,832 miles

Screen has scratch on in side in zone B

Fail 16 Mar 2011 20,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Screen has scratch on in side in zone B

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 THG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 THG, 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 THG registered?

AD08 THG is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AD08 THG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD08 THG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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