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OW57 AGX

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,105 mi
Last recorded72,105 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW57 AGX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 72,105 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 72,105 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 70,921 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,915 miles

Exhaust system very corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area. (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 67,907 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer hanger corroded and snapped. (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area next to axle mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill area next to axle mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system very corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor area. (2.4.A.3)

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Pass 25 Jan 2017 64,070 miles

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,301 miles

Advise front brake discs replacement

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 52,492 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 52,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracking

front brake discs worn and corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Feb 2013 47,675 miles

Fuel tank has surface corrosion.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,675 miles

Fuel tank has surface corrosion.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 37,757 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 25,095 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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OW57 AGX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OW57 AGX, 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 OW57 AGX registered?

OW57 AGX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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