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AB08 RUH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,482 mi
Last recorded84,482 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RUH
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 84,482 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 77,942 miles

Nearside Front wish bone front bush split

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner wheel arch weekend by corrosion

o/s and n/s outer sills weekend by corrosion

o/s/f inner wheel arch weekend by corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch weekend by corrosion

surface corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

Fail 16 Nov 2018 77,940 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wish bone front bush split

front number plate cracked

n/s/f inner wheel arch weekend by corrosion

o/s and n/s outer sills weekend by corrosion

o/s/f inner wheel arch weekend by corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch weekend by corrosion

surface corrosion to inner faces of front brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2017 76,957 miles

offside outer sill in poor condition

Pass 1 Sep 2016 73,666 miles

front plate / slight play in n/s/r slight under body corrodsion /

Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,635 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2014 25,119 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 25,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,921 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

nearside rear tyre has 3x nails in it

Fail 28 Aug 2013 21,921 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

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

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

nearside rear tyre has 3x nails in it

Pass 4 Sep 2012 18,782 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 18,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 15,312 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2011 15,312 miles

o/s/f wing damaged

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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AB08 RUH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver 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 AB08 RUH, 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 AB08 RUH registered?

AB08 RUH is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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