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AE08 TBR

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,666 mi
Last recorded29,666 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TBR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 29,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floor areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 21,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 21,648 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 17,322 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 16,178 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 16,174 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 14,980 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 14,004 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 14,004 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s & n/s outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 12,986 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 12,048 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 10,898 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 9,735 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,396 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 7,130 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 5,743 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 TBR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TBR, 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 TBR registered?

AE08 TBR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is AE08 TBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 TBR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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