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AO08 ORY

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

71,310 mi
Last recorded71,310 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 ORY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,310 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,527 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 56,753 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 56,753 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 53,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 52,811 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 52,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on insecure wing liner (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel where trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on insecure wing liner (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central exhaust corroded

Front front bumper cover insecure at either end

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel at corner of door shut (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel where trailing arm mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake effort low

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure but unlikely to fall from its vertical position

Pass 25 Apr 2016 50,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 48,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Apr 2014 46,684 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 35,099 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 32,172 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 26,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ORY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ORY, 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 ORY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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