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AC08 OWH

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,865 mi
Last recorded87,865 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,865 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 81,822 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 81,822 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,959 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 58,340 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 45,555 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

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

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

Slight oil seepage around Gearbox.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,797 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 OWH is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

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

Is AC08 OWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC08 OWH shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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