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AO08 UHD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,830 mi
Last recorded39,830 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 39,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 37,965 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 37,962 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,254 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 36,249 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 33,787 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 33,787 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Feb 2020 33,180 miles

Front flexy exhaust corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Feb 2020 32,384 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front flexy exhaust corroded

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Mar 2019 31,524 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 30,572 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 30,572 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 29,197 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,340 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 25,149 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 22,318 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 19,688 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,097 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,123 miles

o/s washer jet part blocked

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 UHD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 UHD, 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 UHD registered?

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

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