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OW08 ECN

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,449 mi
Last recorded80,449 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 ECN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 80,449 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion around filler neck

Fail 25 May 2022 80,233 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted retaining clip not correctly located (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose seat base not securely bolted down, bolts loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting, floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion around filler neck

Pass 8 Jul 2021 72,971 miles

Front very small chip/crack in front screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near cords on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near vin number (6.1.1 (c) (i))

engine oil leak

surface rust around fuel filler neck and fuel tank starting to rust

Fail 8 Jul 2021 72,971 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front very small chip/crack in front screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near cords on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near vin number (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine oil leak

surface rust around fuel filler neck and fuel tank starting to rust

Pass 29 Jul 2020 67,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 67,863 miles

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated seat mounting bolt area on n/s/f seat (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting axle mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch / sill area near axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 62,298 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 62,282 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 22 May 2018 53,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 42,032 miles

BOTH windscreen wipers leave light lines

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

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

Nearside Front tyre 2mm tread depth in areass

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

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

exhaust system corroded in areas

Pass 3 Jun 2016 31,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,766 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 21,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 18,466 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,644 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front tyres perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2011 13,141 miles

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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OW08 ECN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OW08 ECN, 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 OW08 ECN registered?

OW08 ECN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is OW08 ECN safe to buy?

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