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OW57 AKP

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,632 mi
Last recorded67,632 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 67,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under boddy sealent apply

Pass 2 Apr 2022 43,009 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry bearing mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth problem ? (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill/subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry bearing mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively no lock up and slightly low effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 41,395 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 41,356 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working both side rear (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 40,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front chassis rail corroded slightly

Pass 14 Mar 2019 38,460 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 37,032 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 34,132 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 30,753 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces worn & poor condition (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 26,126 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 21,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,291 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 17,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 12,606 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 8,171 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 AKP 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 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AKP, 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 AKP registered?

OW57 AKP is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 February 2008.

Is OW57 AKP safe to buy?

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