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FY08 UUD

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

52,926 mi
Last recorded52,926 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 UUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 52,926 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 52,926 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 49,610 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 49,607 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor section holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 49,570 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Close to being drivers seat prescribed mounting area. (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Delaminated (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 48,938 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 48,938 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 47,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 47,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 45,822 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 43,069 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 39,943 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 37,597 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 36,764 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,151 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,743 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 21,387 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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FY08 UUD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FY08 UUD, 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 FY08 UUD registered?

FY08 UUD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 UUD safe to buy?

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