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DU08 OZO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

79,570 mi
Last recorded79,570 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU08 OZO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2021 79,570 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective neck corroded (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

fuel tank starting to corrode

Pass 30 Dec 2020 79,236 miles

Corrosion around fuel filler cap

Nearside Corrosion to inner sills and floor pan

Nearside Patches of corrosion along outer sill

Offside Corrosion to inner sills and floor pan

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,878 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 77,878 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

osf tyre worn heavily on inner edge

osr tyre heavily perished

Fail 3 Jan 2019 74,812 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

osf tyre worn heavily on inner edge

osr tyre heavily perished

Pass 3 Jan 2018 70,900 miles

signs of corrosion around the petrol filler neck

slight exhaust blow from the front flexi joint

Fail 3 Jan 2018 70,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front wiper blades are split

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

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

signs of corrosion around the petrol filler neck

slight exhaust blow from the front flexi joint

Pass 3 Jan 2017 65,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from the front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 56,590 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 56,590 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 53,415 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,342 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,707 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 34,854 miles

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2011 28,289 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 28,289 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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DU08 OZO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DU08 OZO, 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 DU08 OZO registered?

DU08 OZO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is DU08 OZO safe to buy?

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