MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,553 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Floor at seat mounting corroded to excess (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt not tested child seat fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt not tested child seat fitted
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill riser (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner facings (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim offside front offside rear and nearside rear inner (4.2.A.1a)
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre got nail in
slight play in offside and nearside front top mount
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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OV08 CWT is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 OV08 CWT, 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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OV08 CWT is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.
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