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AO08 DDZ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

56,709 mi
Last recorded56,709 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 DDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2022 56,709 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front mirror damaged

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

surface underbody corrosion

undersealed / corrosion

water leak

Pass 15 Feb 2021 46,475 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,469 miles

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edges

Fail 13 Mar 2020 44,469 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wear to inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2019 40,826 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,074 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 36,074 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 33,622 miles

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to exhaust system and brackets heavily corroded

front brake discs lipped and corroded

slight smear front wipers

Pass 26 Feb 2016 29,618 miles

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

Oil residue on gearbox

Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,625 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 23,916 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,806 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 18,247 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 13,750 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 DDZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 AO08 DDZ, 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 AO08 DDZ registered?

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

Is AO08 DDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 DDZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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