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AM08 UWN

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

33,382 mi
Last recorded33,382 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 UWN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 33,382 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 32,355 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 31,405 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 31,396 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 29,855 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 29,850 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 28,709 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in steering column joint coupling

Pass 18 Feb 2021 27,401 miles

o/s sill corroding / slight play in n/s/f top mount / corrosion on n/s/f floor pan near sub frame mount

Pass 19 Feb 2020 26,751 miles

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount / corrosion on o/s/r inner sill / very slight gearbox leak

Fail 19 Feb 2020 26,751 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f top strut mount / corrosion on o/s/r inner sill / very slight gearbox leak

Pass 11 Feb 2019 25,292 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 23,255 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 21,603 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,407 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,257 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 14,883 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 12,765 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,263 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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AM08 UWN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AM08 UWN, 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

How do I check the history of AM08 UWN?

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What year was AM08 UWN registered?

AM08 UWN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 April 2008.

Is AM08 UWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 UWN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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