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OY08 XWA

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,613 mi
Last recorded92,613 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 XWA
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 92,613 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 92,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 66,529 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 66,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb refitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inside edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inside edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,628 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 34,713 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 23,174 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 20,817 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,462 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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OY08 XWA is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OY08 XWA, 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 OY08 XWA registered?

OY08 XWA is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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