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OW08 KDZ

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

53,195 mi
Last recorded53,195 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 KDZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 53,195 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s and o/s front strut top mountings worn

Pass 12 Oct 2023 49,802 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 49,802 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 46,307 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 45,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,237 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,006 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 44,006 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 40,024 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 38,244 miles

front suspension creaking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 35,760 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slighgt cut

Pass 29 Jul 2014 33,639 miles

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

n/s front tyre cut/damaged outer sidewall.

Fail 29 Jul 2014 33,639 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s front tyre cut/damaged outer sidewall.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 31,361 miles

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

n/s front tyre cut/damaged outer sidewall.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 28,906 miles

n/s front tyre cut outer sidewall.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 25,609 miles

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

n/s front tyre cut on the outer sidewall.

Fail 26 Jul 2011 25,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front tyre cut on the outer sidewall.

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 KDZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KDZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OW08 KDZ registered?

OW08 KDZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is OW08 KDZ safe to buy?

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