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AO08 UFY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

59,359 mi
Last recorded59,359 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UFY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,359 miles

osf tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2018 56,528 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 56,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 55,990 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 55,990 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion around fuel flap (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion around fuel flap (6.1.B.2)

Rear tyres cracked

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Apr 2015 37,016 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2015 37,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2014 28,611 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 28,483 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 22,013 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 18,248 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres low and worn edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,004 miles

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

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 UFY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO08 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

AO08 UFY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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