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AM08 UYO

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,859 mi
Last recorded61,859 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 61,859 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2024 61,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 47,094 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 47,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDER SIDE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 46,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perished in tread (165/65/13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 46,634 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 19 Mar 2021 45,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Fail 19 Mar 2021 45,408 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,354 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 43,251 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,895 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 38,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 36,851 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 34,277 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 31,778 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 31,778 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/65r13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,135 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 29,135 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 26,480 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 23,121 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,129 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,748 miles

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 UYO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

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

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