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AU58 OAS

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,803 mi
Last recorded65,803 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 OAS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2018 65,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 63,672 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion 1/4 panel around fuel flap corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 63,672 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion 1/4 panel around fuel flap corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 62,382 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear both sides tyres perished/cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2015 60,593 miles

ENGINE WORNING LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Rear REAR TYRE PERISHING

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

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Fail 8 Sep 2015 60,593 miles

ENGINE WORNING LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Rear REAR TYRE PERISHING

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear TYRE PERISHING

Pass 5 Sep 2014 45,974 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 45,974 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,148 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,062 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 3,644 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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AU58 OAS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AU58 OAS, 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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AU58 OAS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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