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AU58 VRE

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,490 mi
Last recorded45,490 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 VRE
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 45,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 40,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,429 miles

both front tyres perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,939 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,898 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,752 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jun 2012 30,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front chassis box damaged & small split.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,088 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 28,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

NS lower gearbox mounting bolt missing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 25,484 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 VRE is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

AU58 VRE is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is AU58 VRE safe to buy?

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