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AE08 RUL

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,113 mi
Last recorded49,113 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 RUL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 49,113 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Lift in nearside front strut top mounting bush

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm/axle (both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 43,109 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 39,455 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 39,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 39,281 miles

ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES ARE COVERED IN GREASE

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON SOME PARTS OF FLOORING

Pass 23 Mar 2021 39,132 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN COVERED IN GREASE

EXHAUST IS CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING ON TEST

SLIGHT SURFACE RUST ON N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS

Pass 19 Mar 2020 38,945 miles

ALL STEAL BRAKE PIPES ARE COVERED IN GREASE

N/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL IS PERISHING & IN TREAD

O/S/R TYRE OUTER WALL IS PERISHING

SURFACE RUST STARTING ON N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS

Pass 22 Mar 2019 38,505 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 38,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 37,648 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,185 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,532 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 36,107 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 35,372 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 May 2013 35,372 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 34,660 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,977 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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AE08 RUL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AE08 RUL, 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 RUL registered?

AE08 RUL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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