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OE57 AOW

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,177 mi
Last recorded91,177 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 AOW
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 91,177 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Dec 2017 91,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hole in sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 84,556 miles

Middle Exhaust box mounting broken

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

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

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Dec 2016 84,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Middle Exhaust box mounting broken

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

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

Nearside and offside rear tyre's perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,471 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 79,089 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,608 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 74,588 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,148 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,376 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 47,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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OE57 AOW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OE57 AOW, 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 OE57 AOW registered?

OE57 AOW is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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