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OE57 OHB

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,115 mi
Last recorded104,115 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 OHB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 104,115 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 103,348 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2024 86,842 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 86,772 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear trailing arm mounting prescribed areas excessively corroded [front lower inner wheelarches].Offside rear sidesill closing panel excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 80,022 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 73,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 both front tyres unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wiper blade assemblies badly corroded (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 66,942 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 61,336 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 61,335 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer side sill under wheel arch trim (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 on 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres and offside rear unevenly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 55,205 miles

Front both unevenly worn on inner edges 165/60/14

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both wiper blades deteriorated

Fail 29 Dec 2018 55,205 miles

Front both unevenly worn on inner edges 165/60/14

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 28 Dec 2017 48,323 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 42,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre has splits on outer sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Dec 2015 36,788 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 36,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 33,675 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 30,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 30,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 25,280 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 21,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2013 21,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 20,401 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

driverside obligatory mirror damaged

powersteering heavy

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 OHB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OE57 OHB, 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 OHB registered?

OE57 OHB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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