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AE09 LPO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

43,375 mi
Last recorded43,375 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 LPO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 43,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 43,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sill corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 34,009 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 23,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 19,856 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 15,685 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material vehicle fully undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 14,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered in underseal

Fail 25 May 2021 14,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 6 Jun 2020 14,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

car has been under sealed

Fail 5 Jun 2020 14,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

car has been under sealed

Pass 12 Mar 2019 13,336 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 13,336 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 12,553 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 11,650 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 10,539 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 9,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 7,629 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 5,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 3,335 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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AE09 LPO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE09 LPO, 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 AE09 LPO registered?

AE09 LPO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AE09 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 LPO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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