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AO08 OWP

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

73,245 mi
Last recorded73,245 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 OWP
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,245 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside sill slightly corrode

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside sill slightly corrode

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 16 Mar 2020 71,045 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2020 71,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 66,947 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 66,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 64,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Offside Front head lamp condensation

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 64,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

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

Offside Front head lamp condensation

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 62,295 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 62,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 59,201 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 56,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 46,243 miles

nearside registration plate lamp damaged but still secure

offside headlamp condensated inside

rear registration plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread

Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,512 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,354 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2011 21,323 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres starting to crack on side walls

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,323 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)

all 4 tyres starting to crack on side walls

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 OWP is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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