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FL08 OVU

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,767 mi
Last recorded76,767 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 OVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 76,767 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 75,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,655 miles

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

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion.

both rear and n/s road wheels are damaged/distorted.

slight corrosion in o/s and n/s inner wing areas.

slight corrosion in outer floor areas both sides.

Fail 28 Mar 2018 70,539 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion.

Offside washer weak.

both rear and n/s road wheels are damaged/distorted.

slight corrosion in o/s and n/s inner wing areas.

slight corrosion in outer floor areas both sides.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 64,136 miles

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2016 55,948 miles

front brake pads are low

nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly worn

nearside front wheel rim is dented

nearside rear tyre tread is worn unevenly on inner edge

signs of corrosion to sill

Fail 13 Apr 2016 55,944 miles

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

front brake pads are low and brake fluid is low

nearside front lower arm rear bush slightly worn

nearside front wheel rim is dented

nearside rear tyre tread is worn unevenly on inner edge

one bulb not working in centre brake light

signs of corrosion to sill

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,184 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 36,310 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 29,515 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 23,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,944 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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FL08 OVU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL08 OVU, 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 FL08 OVU registered?

FL08 OVU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is FL08 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL08 OVU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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