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AC08 OWA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 71,841 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 71,802 miles

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting multiple points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,162 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 71,151 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting close to axle bush (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 70,104 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 70,096 miles

Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 68,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 65,807 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 65,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear and front outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,105 miles

Coolant leak from stat housing on side of cylinder head ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near gear box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 63,105 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn to front of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached to rear of car (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak from stat housing on side of cylinder head ()

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded near gear box (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 60,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 56,673 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 49,012 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,940 miles

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

rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Nov 2013 43,940 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 35,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 35,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 22,961 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,369 miles

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

Offside Front Lower 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 OWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AC08 OWA, 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 OWA registered?

AC08 OWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 16 April 2008.

Is AC08 OWA safe to buy?

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