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AU58 UEF

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,455 mi
Last recorded66,455 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 66,455 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 62,310 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,000 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre flat

Fail 26 Oct 2015 57,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre flat

Pass 24 Sep 2014 45,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perishing and worn close to legal limit

rear number plate damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2014 45,019 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres perishing and worn close to legal limit

rear number plate damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 35,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,911 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 26,873 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 26,873 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 UEF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UEF, 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

How do I check the history of AU58 UEF?

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What year was AU58 UEF registered?

AU58 UEF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 6 September 2008.

Is AU58 UEF safe to buy?

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