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AD08 UKC

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,080 mi
Last recorded71,080 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 UKC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted incorrectly routed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Offside sill corroded

baulkhead corroded within prescribed area of brake pedal mounting

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2020 71,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top suspension mounting deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear tyre deformed

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Front wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Offside sill corroded

baulkhead corroded within prescribed area of brake pedal mounting

exhaust system corroded

headlight levelling device not tested

Pass 6 Apr 2018 60,931 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both rear (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear tyre deflated and cracked

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

bulkhead, outer sills and rear inner sills corroding

rear axle front mounting bushes worn

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,763 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 55,633 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 55,633 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,326 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 12 Jun 2014 46,795 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,057 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 37,266 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 30,496 miles

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

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 UKC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UKC, 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 UKC registered?

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

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