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FG08 OPV

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,791 mi
Last recorded82,791 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OPV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2021 82,791 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills and inner sills in various places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills in various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 81,453 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrision

Fail 10 Jan 2020 81,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrision

Pass 1 Feb 2019 79,824 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2018 79,580 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor to sill,small hole. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill,from rear floor to rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill from, centre to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of inner sill ,from rear floor to rear wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 77,150 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 77,111 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 74,137 miles

n/s under sill coroding

o/s under sill coroding

Pass 10 Dec 2015 70,956 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s front lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 68,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner sills begining to corrode

n/s/r tyre begining to perish

Pass 3 Oct 2013 64,358 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 64,358 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,834 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,830 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 55,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FG08 OPV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc 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 FG08 OPV, 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 FG08 OPV registered?

FG08 OPV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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