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AE08 SWP

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

68,947 mi
Last recorded68,947 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2022 68,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 66,335 miles

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

Exhaust rusty in places

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

Rust noted around fuel filler cap

Pass 25 Jun 2019 64,567 miles

Exhaust rusty in places.

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished

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

Rust noted around fuel filler cap

Wear noted on both front brake disc

Fail 24 Jun 2019 64,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Exhaust rusty in places.

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished

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

Rust noted around fuel filler cap

Wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 29 Jun 2018 63,296 miles

oil leaks

front lower arm bushes are perished esp o/s

n/s headlamp is poor inside and lens

o/s inner sill is rusty

o/s number plate lamp bulb has been changed

Pass 8 Jul 2017 61,825 miles

exhaust is rusty

fuel filter is very rusty

underside is rusty in places esp inner sills

Fail 8 Jul 2017 61,825 miles

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

exhaust is rusty

fuel filter is very rusty

underside is rusty in places esp inner sills

Pass 25 Jun 2016 59,612 miles

Boot carpet is wet.

Corrosion noted in the area of the filler cap.

The N/S/F tyre is worn on the outer edge.

The O/S/F tyre has 2mm of tread depth and is worn on the inner edge.

The front exhaust joint is heavily corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2016 59,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Boot carpet is wet.

Corrosion noted in the area of the filler cap.

The N/S/F tyre is worn on the outer edge.

The O/S/F tyre has 2mm of tread depth and is worn on the inner edge.

The front exhaust joint is heavily corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 57,260 miles

f/o/s tyre is worn to 3mm and worn on edges

r/n/s tyre is badly perished

r/o/s tyre is badly perished recomend this is replaced

the exhaust is very rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2014 54,988 miles

Both of the rear tyres are perrished.

The front exhaust joint is heavily corroded.

Fail 2 Jul 2013 50,855 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

fluctuation from front brake readings, discs warped?

rear tyres split and perished

Pass 2 Jul 2013 50,855 miles

fluctuation from front brake readings, discs warped?

rear tyres split and perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 42,731 miles

both rear tyres cracking (slight)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 32,262 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

n/s/r wheel bearing getting noisey

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,262 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/r wheel bearing getting noisey

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 SWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SWP, 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 SWP registered?

AE08 SWP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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