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AC08 OVW

2008 Ford Ka

Green Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,839 mi
Last recorded78,839 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OVW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 78,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear backing sill corroded

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie bar (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 77,092 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 7 Oct 2019 77,040 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,390 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 7 Nov 2017 72,303 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 69,289 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 69,289 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,828 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,264 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 57,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 46,802 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,792 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 31,464 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 24,482 miles

rear tyres are perished

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 OVW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Green with a 1,297cc 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 AC08 OVW, 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 AC08 OVW registered?

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

Is AC08 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 OVW 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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