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RE08 AZD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,831 mi
Last recorded96,831 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 AZD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 96,831 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill within 30cm of axle beam mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both rear axle beam bushes worn resulting in slight movement

exhaust flexie pipe detetiorated

slight lift to front and rear top mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2019 89,227 miles

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

body damage to rear boot floor under carpet

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight damage to front cross member behind bumper

slight lift to both rear top mounts

slight lift/movement to both front top mounts

Fail 25 Oct 2019 89,227 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

body damage to rear boot floor under carpet

both rear tyres slightly perished

slight damage to front cross member behind bumper

slight lift to both rear top mounts

slight lift/movement to both front top mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,663 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel - around fuel cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2018 85,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive quarter panel - around fuel cap (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 75,183 miles

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

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

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

Wiper blades slightly worn

Fail 25 Apr 2017 75,183 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,049 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are starting to split

Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 56,582 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,326 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 38,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,047 miles

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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 AZD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE08 AZD, 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 RE08 AZD registered?

RE08 AZD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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