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EO08 OSU

2008 Ford Ka

Yellow Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

68,811 mi
Last recorded68,811 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 OSU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 68,811 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lots of rust outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Many welded repairs

Nearside Rear Plastic trim covering rust

Fail 16 Dec 2025 68,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lots of rust outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Many welded repairs

Nearside Rear Plastic trim covering rust

Pass 17 Dec 2024 63,150 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BY PLASTIC INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 63,150 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BEHIND PLASTIC LINER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EXHAUST CORRODED

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR TOP MOUNTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BY PLASTIC INNER ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 59,826 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 59,538 miles

Exhaust system is very rusty

Fuel filter is rusty

Slight lift in front suspension top mounts

Various oil leaks

Fail 27 Mar 2023 59,536 miles

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

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

Exhaust system is very rusty

Fuel filter is rusty

Slight lift in front suspension top mounts

Various oil leaks

Pass 8 Apr 2022 59,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 57,012 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear axle mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 55,820 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 55,820 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 54,659 miles

Both front outer chassis legs starting to corrode

Both rear outer sills have corrosion forming

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,460 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 51,433 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing around petrol filler cap (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing around petrol filler cap (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 47,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 37,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,922 miles

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 12 Mar 2013 26,360 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 21,119 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 15,682 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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EO08 OSU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Yellow with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EO08 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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EO08 OSU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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