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RE08 AYS

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,117 mi
Last recorded83,117 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 AYS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 83,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Dec 2020 83,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine covers fitted

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,094 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes have slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis corroded by exhaust mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2019 79,094 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Door sill heavily corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both axle bushes have slight movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear chassis corroded by exhaust mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,544 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,544 miles

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 67,283 miles

chassie has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2016 59,115 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 58,977 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively damaged. 17" bosch fitted (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 49,572 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 49,205 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 43,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,375 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 34,375 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 23,953 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 15,967 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 15,967 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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RE08 AYS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RE08 AYS, 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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RE08 AYS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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