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CA08 ONO

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

66,373 mi
Last recorded66,373 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ONO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 66,373 miles

brake pipes protective coatings

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 17 Oct 2022 66,369 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt osf (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

brake pipes protective coatings

exhaust corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2021 64,987 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear chassis and front subframe corroding

Fail 26 Oct 2021 64,986 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nsf and front and rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsf outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear chassis and front subframe corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2020 62,389 miles

ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorating

ns and os front subframe mountings corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2020 62,388 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns centre sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ns and os front lower arm front and rear bushes deteriorating

ns and os front subframe mountings corroding

Pass 8 Nov 2019 59,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 59,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 56,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 56,671 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 56,297 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 5 Oct 2017 56,297 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,435 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 54,435 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 53,413 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 53,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 49,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 45,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 41,439 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 36,532 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 31,106 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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CA08 ONO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple 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 CA08 ONO, 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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CA08 ONO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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