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AC08 OVL

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,547 mi
Last recorded91,547 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OVL
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,547 miles

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

Rear axle bushes worn not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 28 Mar 2020 89,781 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,646 miles

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

Nearside head light misting

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 77,645 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside head light misting

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 67,829 miles

FLOOR PANELS ARE RUSTED

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

Nearside HEAD LAMP IS DAMP INSIDE AND THE FOCUS IS POOR

OIL LEAK

SILL PANELS RUSTED

STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,331 miles

EXHAUST IS RUSTED

FRONT OF THE N/S SILL IS RUSTED

OIL LEAK

STEERING RACK INNER BALL JOINT WORN

Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,200 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,860 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,314 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 40,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,846 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 27,528 miles

Both front wipers smear.

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

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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AC08 OVL is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AC08 OVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AC08 OVL registered?

AC08 OVL is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is AC08 OVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 OVL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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