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FG08 OSY

2008 Ford Ka

Purple Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,142 mi
Last recorded54,142 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 OSY
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 54,142 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front and rear mountings corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2018 54,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded front and rear mountings corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2017 49,429 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

osf tyre perished

Pass 19 Jan 2016 41,363 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 29,719 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 29,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 23,826 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 19,082 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 19,082 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 10,573 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 OSY is a 2008 Ford Ka in Purple with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 OSY, 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 OSY registered?

FG08 OSY is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is FG08 OSY safe to buy?

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