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AO08 DDX

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,154 mi
Last recorded102,154 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2018 102,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides inner sills (5.2.6)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm buldged (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened both corroded (3.5.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under vehicle (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 98,357 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 98,017 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 94,674 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure Fuel filter (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 91,340 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 91,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 83,274 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Mar 2014 83,274 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 74,432 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats covered with owners equipment unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 22 Mar 2013 74,432 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats covered with owners equipment unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 21 Mar 2012 58,700 miles

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

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,617 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 DDX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 DDX, 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 AO08 DDX registered?

AO08 DDX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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