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AM08 UWY

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,489 mi
Last recorded77,489 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 UWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,489 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 74,346 miles

Some corrosion of inner wing panel at rear.

Fail 5 Oct 2020 74,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing panel above suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing panel above suspension . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Inner wing corrosion below front flexible brake pipe mounting.

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

Some corrosion of inner wing panel at rear.

Pass 23 May 2019 69,535 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 69,527 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2018 66,192 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 66,192 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Hangers broken off middle and rear (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 60,714 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 60,714 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

front brake discs badly corroded and pitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 55,174 miles

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

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

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

both sides front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2015 45,917 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,681 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)

both rear tyres cracking with age

Fail 14 Mar 2014 38,681 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

both rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 21 Mar 2013 33,456 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 28,073 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 22,201 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 UWY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AM08 UWY, 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 AM08 UWY registered?

AM08 UWY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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