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AO08 DDV

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,288 mi
Last recorded75,288 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DDV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 75,288 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 73,652 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 73,651 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 68,957 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

body panel around fuel filler neck corroded but neck secure

o/s and n/s head light image starting to blur

Fail 10 Sep 2021 68,957 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated n/s front floor holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Floor excessively deteriorated o/s rear floor holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s front chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Position lamp not working o/s rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s front chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

body panel around fuel filler neck corroded but neck secure

o/s and n/s head light image starting to blur

Pass 4 Sep 2020 68,815 miles

Nail in tyre o/s rear perished and has a nail in middle ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

under body has several points of corrosion but ok at test

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,049 miles

Nearside Rear corroded around fuel cap

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 58,048 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear corroded around fuel cap

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn offside and nearside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 48,559 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 48,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Handbrake lever - adjustment soon.

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 39,029 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 39,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 37,686 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 37,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 33,553 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 29,860 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 29,860 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 26,258 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 23,436 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 19,677 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 19,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,202 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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AO08 DDV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 AO08 DDV, 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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AO08 DDV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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