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CT08 AYU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,752 mi
Last recorded51,752 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 AYU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 51,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 51,720 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 48,597 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 45,162 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 45,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no light to test (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn down to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 41,427 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 38,353 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 35,357 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 34,475 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jul 2019 31,397 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jul 2019 31,383 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2018 27,298 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 23,319 miles

child seat fitted in offside rear position.SEAT BELT NOT CLIPPED IN.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 20,618 miles

child seat fitted therefore unable to check adult seat belts correctly

Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,995 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Jul 2013 11,571 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 10,467 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 8,871 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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CT08 AYU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CT08 AYU, 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 CT08 AYU registered?

CT08 AYU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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