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OE57 OHJ

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

34,037 mi
Last recorded34,037 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 OHJ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 34,037 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 34,037 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And O/S/F (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 33,403 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 33,367 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 33,254 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Light fraying advise (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 33,242 miles

Nearside Front Body panel insecure Insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Hitting bottom of screen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body panel likely to become detached Insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Light fraying advise (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 33,112 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill of (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 33,056 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens covered in water on inside (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill of (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill of (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 33,022 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of nearside inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of offside inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

slight play in nearside front strut top mount

Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,759 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 32,850 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 31,759 miles

Nearside Front macpherson strut has slight play in top mounting

Pass 11 Dec 2017 28,526 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perished badly

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2017 28,526 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perished badly

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2016 26,369 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyre perished badly

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2016 26,368 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyre perished badly

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2015 24,054 miles

offside and nearside front tyre tread slightly low inner edge

offside and nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 21,850 miles

offside and nearside front and rear floor and inner sill got surface corrision

Pass 20 Dec 2013 19,746 miles

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

fron t brake discs slightly worn inner

Pass 22 Dec 2012 17,234 miles

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

SOME CORROSION AND LIP ON FRONT DISCS

Pass 28 Dec 2011 15,505 miles

advise front discs slightly worn

very strong advise power steering pipe in n/s/f wheel arch has been fouling the driveshaft (not ast time of test

Pass 11 Dec 2010 13,595 miles

advise front tyres on 2mm at lowest

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 OHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 OE57 OHJ, 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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OE57 OHJ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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