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AE08 OUF

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,000 mi
Last recorded104,000 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 OUF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2021 104,000 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,410 miles

Nearside Rear Outer quater damage

Fail 15 Dec 2020 97,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns/os (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ns/os floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer quater damage

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,539 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 88,538 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 84,082 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 80,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,349 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (RUBBER BUSH DETERIORATED) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak (GEARBOX) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (RUBBER BUSH DETERIORATED) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (CHIP IN WINDSCREEN) (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 79,349 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (RUBBER BUSH DETERIORATED) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak (GEARBOX) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (RUBBER BUSH DETERIORATED) (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (CHIP IN WINDSCREEN) (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 64,617 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 64,330 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,161 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 49,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 42,337 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 33,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system is corroded

near side rear axle bush is deteriorating

off side rear axle bush is deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,590 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

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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AE08 OUF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AE08 OUF, 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 AE08 OUF registered?

AE08 OUF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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