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AM08 UXP

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

86,185 mi
Last recorded86,185 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 UXP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 86,185 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 83,617 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 78,378 miles

Nearside front and rear subframe mounting points started to corrode

Nearside inner and outer sills started to rust

Offside front and rear subframe mounting points started to corrode

Offside inner and outer sills started to rust

Fail 4 Jan 2019 78,275 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front and rear subframe mounting points started to corrode

Nearside inner and outer sills started to rust

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front and rear subframe mounting points started to corrode

Offside inner and outer sills started to rust

Pass 31 Jan 2018 76,021 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 76,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WHEEL ALINMENT IS OUT OF SPEC (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 71,684 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer sill area rusting

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 65,759 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 65,759 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,694 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 65,694 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 62,602 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

condensation in o/s headlight

Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,049 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,556 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2013 40,556 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 30,062 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 30,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front brake disc in poor condition

o/s/r position light dim

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,290 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)

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 UXP is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 UXP, 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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AM08 UXP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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