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FG08 OSM

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,771 mi
Last recorded66,771 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OSM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 66,771 miles

Nearside Front tyrewall damaged

rear silencer mounting adrift

Fail 30 Nov 2016 66,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack boot (2.3.3b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyrewall damaged

rear silencer mounting adrift

Pass 26 Nov 2015 61,749 miles

Nearside Front Inner wear in steering rack arm joint

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)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

windscreen cracked not obscuring drivers view

Pass 16 Oct 2014 56,550 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 45,295 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 45,295 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 36,032 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 36,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,300 miles

Offside Front 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 OSM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 OSM, 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 OSM registered?

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

Is FG08 OSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG08 OSM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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