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AE08 OVF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,120 mi
Last recorded79,120 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 OVF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 79,120 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both sills and adjoining floor pan corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2020 74,381 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 28 Dec 2018 67,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

both outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2018 60,911 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 58,349 miles

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

both underbody floor sills correded

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,231 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 53,269 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 50,900 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 48,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 42,514 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

lower arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Fail 12 May 2012 42,514 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

lower arm bushes starting to split

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

Pass 27 Apr 2011 30,657 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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AE08 OVF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AE08 OVF, 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 AE08 OVF registered?

AE08 OVF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is AE08 OVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 OVF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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