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AO08 UMX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

109,290 mi
Last recorded109,290 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 UMX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 109,290 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 109,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 103,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 99,269 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant low

Pass 7 Jun 2018 95,408 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drivers rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 95,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from rear view mirror ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Drivers rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 89,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 89,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 88,289 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 88,289 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket rotted and broken away. (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 86,974 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 86,974 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 85,825 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,836 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 62,579 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

slight perishing on both rear tyres

Fail 4 Mar 2011 44,338 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 44,338 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 UMX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?

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

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