MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of outer sil/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Behind shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bumper mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to showing plys (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Spare tyre defective Low pressure ()
General corrosion to sills and inner wings etc not deemed excessive
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
brake disc distortion,underbody and sill corrosion,axle bushes weak,metal brake pipes rusted,wear in n/s/f strut top,
lower ball joint gaitors weak ,exhaust weak.underbody corrosion
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm2mm2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm2mm1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both front wipers slightly worn
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)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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AC08 OWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 OWJ, 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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AC08 OWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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