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FL08 OVZ

2008 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,229 mi
Last recorded117,229 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL08 OVZ
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2023 117,229 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Corrosion to chassis and sills at both o/s and n/s rear suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn down to the metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2022 110,814 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

boot floor heavily corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2021 104,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (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))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020 93,906 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 89,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,948 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Wiper slightly torn at one end

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inboard rearmost mount (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 83,628 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box has one of two mounts adrift from corrosion (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis under wheel arch / behind flexible hose corroded and holed. prescribed area of offside front sub frame mount. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Wiper slightly torn at one end

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inboard rearmost mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 75,806 miles

Both front brake discs have inside face corrosion. Not yet affecting operation

Exhaust back box has 1 of 2 supports adrift from corrosion

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation within but not yet affecting beam image

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 66,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 66,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,052 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,583 miles

nearside front inner driveshaft gaitor clip leaking a very small amount of grease

Pass 28 Mar 2011 33,628 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 OVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OVZ, 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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FL08 OVZ is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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