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FG08 OSK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,909 mi
Last recorded56,909 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OSK
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 56,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 52,763 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both beam bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on inner edges 165/60/14 t (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 165/60/14 t (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 49,498 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill / floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch/ chassis area (behind arch liner) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 165/60/14 t (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear beam bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 45,818 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 45,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,102 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear beam bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear upper arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

fresh underseal to underside

Fail 14 Oct 2020 43,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 165/60/14 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn rear beam bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner rear upper arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

fresh underseal to underside

Pass 22 Oct 2019 41,347 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 39,060 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 39,040 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 36,769 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 May 2016 34,265 miles

O/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2015 30,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 27,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 23,360 miles

N/s beam pattern poor

Fail 7 Jun 2013 23,360 miles

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

Both rear tyres badly perished

N/s beam pattern poor

Pass 8 Jun 2012 19,757 miles

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Fail 8 Jun 2012 19,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre is perished

o/s/r tyre is perished

Pass 19 Mar 2011 15,774 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 OSK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OSK, 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 OSK registered?

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

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