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DA08 AUH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,336 mi
Last recorded11,336 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 AUH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 11,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 9,207 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(back bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 9,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides(back bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres age related cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 9,167 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 9,152 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 9,113 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing TYRE CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 9,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON THE REAR OF THE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ON THE REAR OF THE ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 8,620 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 8,128 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 7,522 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 6,838 miles

all tyres badly perished

Pass 16 Mar 2016 6,021 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 5,214 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 5,214 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 4,805 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 4,195 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 3,493 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 2,763 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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DA08 AUH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA08 AUH, 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 DA08 AUH registered?

DA08 AUH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is DA08 AUH safe to buy?

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