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AO08 UHC

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,484 mi
Last recorded57,484 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UHC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 57,484 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 53,698 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 53,695 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 May 2017 49,451 miles

Front floor pans rusted

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Power steering metal pipes rusted

Fail 9 May 2017 49,451 miles

Front floor pans rusted

Front lower suspension arm rear mounting bushes splitting from the centre pins

Items removed from the drivers view prior to starting the inspection

Nearside door mirror glass damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering metal pipes rusted

Pass 13 May 2016 43,401 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 43,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 36,436 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Apr 2015 36,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

Fail 8 May 2014 32,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsf door mirror damaged

Pass 8 May 2014 32,090 miles

nsf door mirror damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,700 miles

passanger mirror glass broken

Pass 19 Apr 2012 21,779 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)

both rear tyres perishing on outer side walls

n/s/f door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2011 16,856 miles

ADvise both rear tyres slightly perished

Advise both front tyres on 3mm and slightly perished

Advise nearside mirror glass broken

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 16,856 miles

ADvise both rear tyres slightly perished

Advise both front tyres on 3mm and slightly perished

Advise nearside mirror glass broken

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 UHC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UHC, 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 UHC registered?

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

Is AO08 UHC safe to buy?

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