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AE08 OUO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,526 mi
Last recorded75,526 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 OUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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)

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion around fuel cap (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2016 75,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and fule filler and body around fuel filler (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit pluss worn heavy on inner and outer edge's right on limit, near cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner tyre wereing

items removed from drivers view prier to test

Pass 25 May 2015 65,326 miles
Fail 24 May 2015 65,319 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2014 59,333 miles

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

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

Passenger wiper split at end clearing screen

Pass 23 May 2013 56,434 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 56,434 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,127 miles

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

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

slight weep from clutch pipe to master cylinder(reservoir end)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 55,127 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

slight weep from clutch pipe to master cylinder(reservoir end)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,845 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Mar 2011 19,882 miles

oil leak down back of engine

rear number plate damaged

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 OUO 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 63.6%.

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 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

AE08 OUO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 September 2008.

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