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AO08 DUJ

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,768 mi
Last recorded55,768 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 55,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 55,768 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 53,014 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 12 Feb 2019 48,809 miles

Exhaust flexi in poor condition

Inner sills starting to corrode

Play in front top suspension mounts

Play in steering rack

Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,341 miles

Exhaust corroded

Slight play n/s steering rack

Pass 14 Feb 2017 39,843 miles

Slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,957 miles

slight play n/s steering rack end. lower n/s suspension arm bushes starting to split

Pass 19 Feb 2015 29,598 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Fail 19 Feb 2015 29,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 10 Feb 2014 22,710 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 15,828 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 8,003 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 1,372 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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AO08 DUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DUJ, 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 AO08 DUJ registered?

AO08 DUJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AO08 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 DUJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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