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FM08 UAA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

57,408 mi
Last recorded57,408 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM08 UAA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 57,408 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounts (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed /// advise wheel alignment with new tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Fuel hose corroded fuel filler neck mount area corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear body panel corroded fuel flap area

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Fail 1 Aug 2017 53,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flex (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear body panel corroded fuel flap area

Rear exhaust box bracket broken

Pass 6 Aug 2016 48,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Front worn on inner and outter edges

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

both rear tyres are cracking in tread and are slightly out of shape.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 42,214 miles

abs light illuminated through mot but went off when emissions carried out

both lower wishbones rear bushes unbonding

fuel filler neck pipe seperating from body

speedo inop when driven into workshop

stickers in windscreen/air freshner on rear view mirror

Fail 21 Aug 2015 42,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

abs light illuminated through mot but went off when emissions carried out

both lower wishbones rear bushes unbonding

fuel filler neck pipe seperating from body

speedo inop when driven into workshop

stickers in windscreen/air freshner on rear view mirror

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,286 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 35,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 28,576 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 28,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 21,240 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,714 miles

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

wipers smearing

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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FM08 UAA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FM08 UAA, 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 FM08 UAA registered?

FM08 UAA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FM08 UAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM08 UAA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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