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AO08 CUW

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

26,647 mi
Last recorded26,647 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 CUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 26,647 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 26,217 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 25,716 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 25,025 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 24,651 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded at rear

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Fail 20 Jan 2022 24,651 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer sill corroded at rear

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 19 Jan 2021 24,166 miles

Offside Outer sill at rear slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2020 23,702 miles

Offside Outer sill starting to corrode at rear

Pass 28 Jan 2019 22,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 21,281 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 20,037 miles

All tyres perished and cracked.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 18,872 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE=all tyres deteriorating/cracking

Pass 26 Jan 2015 17,231 miles

all tyres deteriorating

Fail 26 Jan 2015 17,231 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all tyres deteriorating

Pass 23 Jan 2014 15,949 miles

all tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 15,061 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 14,179 miles

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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AO08 CUW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AO08 CUW, 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

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What year was AO08 CUW registered?

AO08 CUW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is AO08 CUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 CUW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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