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OE57 OJA

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,404 mi
Last recorded74,404 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE57 OJA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 74,404 miles

Corrosion under vehicle to chassis and body

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both sides (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 74,404 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion under vehicle to chassis and body

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

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

Fuel filter corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both sides (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 62,912 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 60,269 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside front rear bush staring to unbond

offside front rear bush staring to unbond

Fail 9 Jan 2014 60,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside front rear bush staring to unbond

offside front rear bush staring to unbond

offside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,464 miles

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

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

both front suspension lower arms rear bushes starting to separate

both rear tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread advise tyres replaced as possably close to cords

no interior mirror fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,317 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking up

coolant level below min

front brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 7 Jan 2012 39,301 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres cracking up

coolant level below min

front brake discs pitted and worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,639 miles

rear tyres cracking

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 OJA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OE57 OJA, 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 OJA registered?

OE57 OJA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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