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SA08 XXY

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,891 mi
Last recorded44,891 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 XXY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 44,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion to o/s/r inner sill

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 21 Apr 2016 42,405 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,840 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 19 Mar 2015 37,840 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 26 Mar 2014 34,962 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 31,814 miles

slight roughness in rotation of o/s/r wheel

Pass 14 Mar 2012 25,418 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 25,416 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 18,333 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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SA08 XXY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SA08 XXY, 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 SA08 XXY registered?

SA08 XXY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SA08 XXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 XXY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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