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AV08 OMB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,378 mi
Last recorded80,378 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 OMB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2021 80,378 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flex damaged and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm . rear bush de bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and inner wheel arch and arch corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill and inner sill and inner wheel arch and arch corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under floor and o/s/ sill and n/s sills inner and outer and round fuel filler point and fuel filter corroded in places

Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,642 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 78,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 76,595 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 76,594 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 74,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 74,505 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 69,976 miles

Nearside wiper blade split but still clearing screen.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitment

Fail 11 Apr 2016 67,445 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitment

Pass 31 Mar 2015 63,513 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 57,193 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracks

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,105 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 46,018 miles

cracking in both rear tyres

Pass 6 Apr 2011 32,894 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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AV08 OMB 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 AV08 OMB, 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 AV08 OMB registered?

AV08 OMB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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