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EO58 OSR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,550 mi
Last recorded67,550 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO58 OSR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 67,550 miles

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

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

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

both rear axle bushes deteriated

corrosion around fuel filler

general underside corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2018 67,452 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn main bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear bodywork corroded around fuel cap

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

fuel tank has slight corrosion

Pass 31 Oct 2017 60,083 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner steering rack arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2017 59,975 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner steering rack arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 54,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 54,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel tank slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 47,746 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2014 46,078 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,475 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,432 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 37,443 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 37,443 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,944 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 29,944 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EO58 OSR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EO58 OSR, 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 EO58 OSR registered?

EO58 OSR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 11 October 2008.

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