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AU58 UEA

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,649 mi
Last recorded51,649 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UEA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 51,649 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 51,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 36,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2018 36,423 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 14 Jul 2017 28,925 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 28,925 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 27,967 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces heavily scored and pitted advise replacement (3.5.1i)

both front tyres centre tread (measured area) worn close to manufacturers 2mm wear band

both front tyres worn on edges (not within measured area) advise replacement

Pass 24 Jul 2015 25,209 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise early replacement of both front tyres

nearside front tyre worn and deteriorating on outer edge not within measured area

offside front tyre outer edge deteriorating (not within measured area)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 22,323 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 22,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 18,894 miles

as per failure

Fail 2 Sep 2013 18,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres becoming perished

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,350 miles

near side rear tyre becoming perished and worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2011 11,144 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 11,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AU58 UEA 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 AU58 UEA, 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 AU58 UEA registered?

AU58 UEA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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