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RE08 UUG

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,728 mi
Last recorded74,728 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 UUG
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 74,728 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all steering + suspension components corroded

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle / inner sills corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2021 69,071 miles

both sills corroded

covers & shields fitted

floor corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2021 69,064 miles

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

both sills corroded

covers & shields fitted

floor corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 64,448 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 64,442 miles

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2019 60,216 miles

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

both sills corroded

covers & shields fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 56,053 miles

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

both sills corroded

floor slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2018 56,045 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked with blue chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

both sills corroded

floor slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,015 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

surface corrosion underneath car

Fail 17 Feb 2017 52,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

surface corrosion underneath car

Pass 16 Mar 2016 47,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on edge close to limit

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,414 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 42,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 36,268 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2014 36,267 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 30,311 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 23,613 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 17,068 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 UUG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UUG, 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 UUG registered?

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

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