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AE08 SYB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

57,163 mi
Last recorded57,163 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 SYB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 57,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 54,644 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 54,644 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective Secondary catch (8.4.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 52,570 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 52,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,216 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 48,216 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 45,668 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 5 Sep 2012 45,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2011 32,103 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2011 32,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 SYB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SYB, 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 SYB registered?

AE08 SYB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is AE08 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 SYB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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