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AM08 XSU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,400 mi
Last recorded79,400 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 XSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 79,400 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 75,459 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 75,456 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,558 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort (1.2.1 (c))

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

all inner arches corroded , facing / closing panels corroded . osr inner arch to closing panel corroded

front and rear chassis legs corroded

sills, sill to floor, both front sub frame mount areas corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2020 72,508 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair lagging in effort (1.2.1 (c))

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

all inner arches corroded , facing / closing panels corroded . osr inner arch to closing panel corroded

front and rear chassis legs corroded

sills, sill to floor, both front sub frame mount areas corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2019 68,151 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,092 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly bent.

Fail 6 Apr 2018 64,050 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly bent.

Pass 10 Apr 2017 58,149 miles

steering rack tie rod arm, slight play, n/s and o/s/f.

Fail 8 Apr 2017 58,149 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

steering rack tie rod arm, slight play, n/s and o/s/f.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 51,405 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides inner tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre outer edge wearing low

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear both sides tyres has crack/perished

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 45,170 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

coolant low

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Mar 2014 37,155 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal slightly spongy

front brake discs worn low

Fail 27 Mar 2014 37,155 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal slightly spongy

front brake discs worn low

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,428 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 23,536 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 17,605 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 XSU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XSU, 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 XSU registered?

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

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