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FE08 UHS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,586 mi
Last recorded71,586 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 UHS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 71,586 miles

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

Front arch liners both sides loose

Front slight movement in both upper strut top mountings

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear area around fuel cap corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear bumper loose / damaged

Rear rear reg plate deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

obstruction removed from screen ( air freshener)

Fail 21 Aug 2019 71,584 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front arch liners both sides loose

Front slight movement in both upper strut top mountings

Front wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated

Nearside Rear area around fuel cap corroded

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear bumper loose / damaged

Rear rear reg plate deteriorated

general underbody corrosion

obstruction removed from screen ( air freshener)

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 59,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 49,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 41,867 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 41,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 33,411 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,818 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 24,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 19,487 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 14,460 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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FE08 UHS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FE08 UHS, 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 FE08 UHS registered?

FE08 UHS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FE08 UHS safe to buy?

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