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AD08 TLN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,491 mi
Last recorded77,491 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 TLN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 77,491 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 77,486 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,521 miles

Coolant leak?

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various corrosions throughout (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various corrosions throughout (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 67,090 miles

Exhaust hangers perished

General corrosion underneath

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 67,090 miles

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

Exhaust hangers perished

General corrosion underneath

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,618 miles

M.I.L. light on

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

car underside corroding may soon require welding

exhaust heat shield fixings corroded shields loose

Fail 14 Sep 2016 63,614 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

M.I.L. light on

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

car underside corroding may soon require welding

exhaust heat shield fixings corroded shields loose

front brake discs corroded to excess on inside face

Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,287 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Various (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 57,122 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 57,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

offside front inner arch liner insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,869 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

offside front inner arch liner insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,415 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 38,053 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 38,053 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 TLN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

AD08 TLN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AD08 TLN safe to buy?

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