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AK08 ADU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

61,703 mi
Last recorded61,703 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 ADU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,703 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 61,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2019 54,081 miles

Offside Rear tyre preshed

Fail 28 Jun 2019 54,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre preshed

Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,964 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 51,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 51,205 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 51,198 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 32,599 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking borderline

slight corrosion front discs

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Jul 2014 32,596 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre cracking borderline

slight corrosion front discs

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 10 Apr 2013 13,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 13,656 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,639 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 9,213 miles

off side front tyre wall perished

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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AK08 ADU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AK08 ADU, 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 AK08 ADU registered?

AK08 ADU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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