MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bracket Snapped On Rear Exhaust Box.
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Various Places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner SIll Various Places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Bracket Snapped On Rear Exhaust Box.
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Various Places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner SIll Various Places. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Body Around Fuel Filler Cap Corroded.
N/S/F & O/S/F Inner Wheel Arch's Corroded.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken Snapped & Fallen Down Shock Nearly Touching Tyre. (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Body Around Fuel Filler Cap Corroded.
N/S/F & O/S/F Inner Wheel Arch's Corroded.
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill & Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On Legal Limit 1.6mm & Worn On Inner Edge. (4.1.E.1)
Baby seat fitted to rear
Both rear axle bushes perishing
Brake fluid level low to minimum
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed and corroded (5.2.6)
Baby seat fitted to rear
Both rear axle bushes perishing
Brake fluid level low to minimum
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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OW57 AHU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 AHU, 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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OW57 AHU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 12 February 2008.
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