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AO08 WTU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,502 mi
Last recorded20,502 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 20,502 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have age related cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 19,208 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Fail 18 Jul 2025 19,207 miles

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

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2024 18,534 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 18,394 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 17,368 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 16,441 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 15,570 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 14,305 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 13,010 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 11,930 miles

o/s/f lower suspension arm front bush starting to peal

Pass 20 May 2016 10,593 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 9,284 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 8,049 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 6,034 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 5,413 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 4,018 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 WTU 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 94.1%.

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 WTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO08 WTU registered?

AO08 WTU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is AO08 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 WTU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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