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AB08 RUW

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,063 mi
Last recorded70,063 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 RUW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 70,063 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 61,155 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside inner sill showing signs of corrosion

Offside outer sill showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,891 miles

under vehicle has been treated with underseal type agent to rear

Pass 10 Jul 2018 53,773 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 53,771 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2017 52,625 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan under drivers seat area starting to corrode near Sill seam. (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 52,531 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Floor pan under drivers seat area starting to corrode near Sill seam. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 48,014 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2015 42,668 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear

Fail 11 May 2015 42,621 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 May 2014 37,672 miles

rear number plate damaged

Pass 17 May 2013 32,933 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 27,557 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 20,752 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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AB08 RUW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AB08 RUW, 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 RUW registered?

AB08 RUW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is AB08 RUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 RUW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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