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AO08 OPR

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,576 mi
Last recorded104,576 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 OPR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 104,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 100,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 95,464 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 95,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,582 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing and cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Mar 2017 94,574 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven wear

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing and cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 93,167 miles

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 4 Aug 2015 93,167 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,565 miles

engine misfire

Fail 24 Jul 2014 82,565 miles

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

engine misfire

Pass 25 Jul 2013 73,846 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 73,783 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,518 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 67,516 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 OPR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OPR, 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 OPR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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