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FE08 UUC

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

63,432 mi
Last recorded63,432 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 UUC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,432 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 58,156 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 56,749 miles

front exhaust joint /bolts corroded.

off side front outer drive shaft boot in poor condition and leaking grease.

rear axle bushes slightly worn.

slight oil leak engine /gearbox

Pass 22 Apr 2015 47,185 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes(rear) worn.

centre and rear exhaust porr/corroded.

slight oil leak at lower engine/sump area.

slight oil leak at lower gearbox.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 47,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

rear wipoer blade poor/torn.

both front lower suspension arm bushes(rear) worn.

centre and rear exhaust porr/corroded.

slight oil leak at lower engine/sump area.

slight oil leak at lower gearbox.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 39,975 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust poor in places brakets very corroded.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 32,022 miles

2 year air conditioning serivce required?

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn badly on inner faces.

both front wiper blades poor/smearing.

exhaust poor at joints and at brakets/corroded.

near side front tyres low tread.

near side rear tyre low tread.

off side front tyre low tread.

off side rear tyre low tread.

rear wiper blade poor/smearing.

slight corrosion around rear wiper arm to tail gate.

slight power steering oil leak at pump and resiviour.

Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,540 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 19,531 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 UUC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UUC, 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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FE08 UUC is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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