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AO08 OWZ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,918 mi
Last recorded48,918 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 48,918 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 areas on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s + o/s/f floor/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 48,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x2 areas on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s + o/s/f floor/chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 46,851 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated due to corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear body panel corroded around fuel flap

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 43,755 miles

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

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

under vehicle body has corrosiob

Fail 25 Sep 2018 43,747 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

under vehicle body has corrosiob

Pass 28 Sep 2017 40,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at limit and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,304 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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 36,275 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 32,393 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished/cracked around edges of tread and outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2015 32,392 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres perished/cracked around edges of tread and outer sidewalls

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

offside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2014 26,484 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 22,105 miles

1. Nearside front inner wish bone rear mounting bushes becomimg perished. 2. Both rear tyres becoming perished. 3. Nearside front tyre at legal limits and is becoming perished.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 22,088 miles

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

1. Nearside front inner wish bone rear mounting bushes becomimg perished. 2. Both rear tyres becoming perished. 3. Nearside front tyre at legal limits and is becoming perished.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 19,095 miles

Nearside front tyre near legal limits.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 15,731 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 OWZ 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 66.7%.

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 OWZ, 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 OWZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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