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AE08 UGX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,198 mi
Last recorded85,198 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2020 85,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 85,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 65,936 miles

Front tyres has slight cracking to them

oil leak

surface corrosion to both outer sills ok at time of test with cat tool

various parts of under vehicle has been heavily painted and surface corrosion to other parts

Fail 25 Apr 2019 65,936 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside the rear wheel arch around the fuel filler neck (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front tyres has slight cracking to them

oil leak

surface corrosion to both outer sills ok at time of test with cat tool

various parts of under vehicle has been heavily painted and surface corrosion to other parts

Pass 27 Apr 2018 64,147 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,182 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 46,722 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 39,316 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 26,034 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 21,761 miles

Gearbox leaking

Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,287 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 16,550 miles

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

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

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 UGX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE08 UGX registered?

AE08 UGX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AE08 UGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 UGX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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