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AE08 TDY

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,138 mi
Last recorded79,138 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 79,138 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 28 Oct 2016 72,636 miles

General chassis and under body corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear tyres Perished

Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,399 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 69,235 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 58,919 miles

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

o/s/f tyre age cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2014 58,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre age cracking

Pass 9 Jul 2013 49,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 38,998 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,974 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 29,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 TDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TDY, 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 TDY registered?

AE08 TDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is AE08 TDY safe to buy?

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