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FH08 ODS

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,210 mi
Last recorded57,210 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 ODS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 57,210 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody components corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2026 57,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play on top mount

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody components corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2025 54,790 miles

Underbody/Underbody components corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2024 52,397 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 49,958 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 49,781 miles

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 47,836 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside front tyre edges worn (1656513

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1656513 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 44,185 miles

general underbody/underbody components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2020 41,765 miles

general underbody/underbody components corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2019 39,483 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 37,464 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 34,182 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 34,182 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 30,748 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 30,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak (level low)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 26,511 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 22,829 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 19,502 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 15,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 12,347 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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FH08 ODS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FH08 ODS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH08 ODS registered?

FH08 ODS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is FH08 ODS safe to buy?

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