MOT Status
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74,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed Reading to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside front & rear wheel rims damaged on inside
Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside rear tyre manufactured 2008, slight cracking / perishing / deterioration
Wipers slightly smeary
Front both wipers edges split
Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted steel rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Brake light illuminated
Brake pedal spongy
Offside Windscreen wiper missing Rubber insecure (3.4 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake light illuminated
Brake pedal spongy
N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.
N/S/R ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED.
N/S/F TYRE WALL DAMAGE.
N/S/R ROAD WHEEL DAMAGED.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
handbrake warning light illuminated
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
handbrake warning light illuminated
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OW08 MXX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 OW08 MXX, 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 MXX registered?
OW08 MXX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 August 2008.
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