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AD08 UUM

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

62,426 mi
Last recorded62,426 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 UUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,426 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 62,325 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 55,368 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking in inner and outer sidewalls

slight corrosion on inner sills

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

Fail 31 May 2017 55,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking in inner and outer sidewalls

slight corrosion on inner sills

slight corrosion on o/s outer sill

Pass 22 Jun 2016 51,186 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 46,524 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 46,524 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 41,673 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 37,429 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,210 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,860 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 UUM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UUM, 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 UUM registered?

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

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The MOT history for AD08 UUM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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