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MK08 AHF

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

30,195 mi
Last recorded30,195 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 AHF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 30,195 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 29,755 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 29,333 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 29,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 28,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 28,365 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 27,872 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

n/s/r wheel arc corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 27,523 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 27,519 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 26,265 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 25,219 miles

fuel filter starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2017 23,953 miles

exhaust mid/rear corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2016 22,036 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,218 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,361 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 17,495 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 17,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,152 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 14,378 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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MK08 AHF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 MK08 AHF, 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 MK08 AHF registered?

MK08 AHF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is MK08 AHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK08 AHF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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