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AO58 WDY

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

48,620 mi
Last recorded48,620 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 WDY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2018 48,620 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 46,558 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 46,556 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 43,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres bald on inner edges and wearing on outer edges too.

coolant stains back of engine.

front pads 4mm and discs starting to corrode on inner faces.

slight dampness around clutch take off line from brake fluid reservoir.

spare tyre underinflated.

Pass 5 Dec 2015 37,600 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Dec 2014 31,175 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 24,417 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 19,625 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish on edge, no reinforcing seen.

Offside front tyre worn & perished on outer edge, no reinforcing seen.

Offside rear tyre perished on edge, no reinforcing seen.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 19,625 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish on edge, no reinforcing seen.

Offside front tyre worn & perished on outer edge, no reinforcing seen.

Offside rear tyre perished on edge, no reinforcing seen.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 15,165 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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AO58 WDY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO58 WDY, 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 AO58 WDY registered?

AO58 WDY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 December 2008.

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