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AO08 SWJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

50,569 mi
Last recorded50,569 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2023 50,569 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front nearside and offside floor sections rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2022 48,016 miles

Nearside front bottom arm inner bush worn

Offside rear main subframe bush worn

lower under sill sections rusty and getting weak

Fail 9 Dec 2022 48,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front bottom arm inner bush worn

Offside rear main subframe bush worn

lower under sill sections rusty and getting weak

Pass 2 Dec 2021 45,300 miles

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

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2021 45,299 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2020 42,687 miles

nearside and offside front floor rusty

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2020 42,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

nearside and offside front floor rusty

nearside and offside lower under sill sections rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2019 39,785 miles

front nearside and offside floor sections showing rust. / nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to break out .

Pass 5 Dec 2018 34,074 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 34,072 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2017 28,968 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 28,968 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 24,365 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 24,363 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 19,784 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 19,784 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 15,123 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 10,897 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 10,444 miles

crack in rear no plate

Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,336 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 7,479 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 SWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 SWJ, 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 SWJ registered?

AO08 SWJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is AO08 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 SWJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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