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FG08 OSD

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,006 mi
Last recorded64,006 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OSD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 64,006 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 61,727 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 61,148 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 61,141 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,851 miles

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

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

advise outer sill , floors rusty

advise rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 26 Apr 2019 55,851 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, step in. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

advise outer sill , floors rusty

advise rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,991 miles

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

rear silencer, rear mounting bracket corroded and broken.

surface corrosion to most areas.

Fail 13 Feb 2018 50,978 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill/wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

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

rear silencer, rear mounting bracket corroded and broken.

surface corrosion to most areas.

Pass 23 Feb 2017 45,676 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 45,676 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 45,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 38,075 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 38,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,497 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 29,409 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 23,322 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 19,180 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 15,059 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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FG08 OSD is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OSD, 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 OSD registered?

FG08 OSD is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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