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AO08 OPB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,579 mi
Last recorded115,579 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 OPB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2020 115,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 97,801 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 80,662 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 80,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,418 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 1 Sep 2017 68,412 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper spring missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing caliper spring missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,683 miles

o/s/r n/s/r tyres cracking

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,984 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,107 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 38,564 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,564 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 29,207 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 29,201 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 24,002 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 16,341 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 16,341 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 OPB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OPB, 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 OPB registered?

AO08 OPB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is AO08 OPB safe to buy?

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