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OW08 XAD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

72,372 mi
Last recorded72,372 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW08 XAD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2019 72,372 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 67,791 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 67,791 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,278 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 53,443 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 50,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak evident at gearbox.

Pass 24 Apr 2015 465,115 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 46,105 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,945 miles

customer advised offside front headlamp condensation

customer advised rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Mar 2013 35,511 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 35,511 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 25,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

some deteration to rear tyres

Pass 6 Mar 2012 25,220 miles

some deteration to rear tyres

Pass 9 Mar 2011 15,041 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing thin

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 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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What year was OW08 XAD registered?

OW08 XAD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is OW08 XAD safe to buy?

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