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AO08 SWY

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,633 mi
Last recorded85,633 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SWY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 85,633 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 85,627 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 85,618 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted suspension leg mounting missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

All previous welding repairs hard to access

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced petrol cap seat belt anchor point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 74,581 miles

Both front & rear inner wings corroded

Both front wishbone rear bushes started to separate

Both rear axle bushes started to separate

Both sills corroded

Corrosion around petrol flap & in o/s door shut

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

o/s/f tyre tread low on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2018 72,575 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes started to separate.

Both rear axle bushes started to separate.

Fail 18 Aug 2018 72,575 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes started to separate.

Both rear axle bushes started to separate.

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 65,279 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes started to seperate.

Both rear axle bushes started to seperate.

Rear exhaust hangers rusty.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,044 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes started to deteriorate

Fail 20 Aug 2016 60,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front wishbone rear bushes started to deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,513 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,552 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,988 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 35,390 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,390 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 25,344 miles

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 SWY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

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

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