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AU58 UEB

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,672 mi
Last recorded80,672 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 UEB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,672 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 80,665 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2020 74,909 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 74,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side and out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 65,857 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 65,854 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 50,216 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 21 Feb 2018 50,216 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 41,568 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 39,645 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,719 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,980 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 28,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 27,770 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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AU58 UEB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AU58 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

AU58 UEB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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