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CE08 AUM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,184 mi
Last recorded75,184 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AUM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 75,184 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 69,507 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 60,665 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 58,016 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 54,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section exhaust hanger broken at middle (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake just acceptable

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 49,579 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 43,736 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 43,733 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

inner steering rack joints have play ( DANGEROUS)

Pass 2 May 2014 38,865 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)

slight movement on offside and nearside steering

Fail 1 May 2014 38,865 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

slight movement on offside and nearside steering

Pass 8 Jan 2013 34,453 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 34,453 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 29,868 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 29,769 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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CE08 AUM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE08 AUM, 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 CE08 AUM registered?

CE08 AUM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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