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DS08 OSU

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

59,125 mi
Last recorded59,125 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 OSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2021 59,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around fuel filler cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 56,399 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced around fuel filler (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 54,116 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind fuel cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 51,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind fuel cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 51,821 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor chassis rail (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced middle inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind fuel cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 50,054 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 50,054 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sills (3.1.9)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arches both sides (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,090 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

handbrake as a low reading of 19%

Pass 8 Jan 2016 43,945 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 40,587 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel filter corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 36,018 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres showing signs of ageing 165/65/13

Pass 7 Jan 2013 32,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 27,457 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,001 miles

o/s lower arm bush slightly starting to split

rear wiper blade split

small chip in o/s of front screen

Fail 19 Aug 2011 26,001 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre on legal limit, inner edge

rear wiper blade split

small chip in o/s of front screen

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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DS08 OSU 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 73.3%.

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 DS08 OSU, 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 DS08 OSU registered?

DS08 OSU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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