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AC08 OWD

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,127 mi
Last recorded77,127 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 OWD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 77,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 77,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close & BALD INNER EDGE 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 74,566 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre BALD INNER EDGE 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2023 72,724 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge 165/60/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,126 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 69,108 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 66,897 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 66,853 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 65,008 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slightly smeary

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2019 61,969 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 21 Jun 2018 59,155 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion around fuel filler cap ( body work )

Pass 15 Jun 2017 55,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,133 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 18 Jun 2015 42,110 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 32,366 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 32,366 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 23,195 miles

Both front 165-60-14 on 3mm.

Offside front inner CV joint rubber gaitor seaping slightly past its retaining clip.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 13,997 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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AC08 OWD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OWD, 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 OWD registered?

AC08 OWD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is AC08 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 OWD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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