MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested Due to brake hose damage (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill(trailing arm mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top strut mount area by fuel filler neck (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill(trailing arm mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Chassis corroded but not within 30cm of any structural componants
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath in various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath in various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. different size to the rest put to spare (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
oil leak evident at gearbox.
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
customer advised offside front headlamp condensation
customer advised rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear tyres starting to crack on side walls
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
some deteration to rear tyres
some deteration to rear tyres
nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin
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 XAD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 XAD, 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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OW08 XAD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 October 2008.
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