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FM57 OVU

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,877 mi
Last recorded28,877 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 OVU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2022 28,877 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both lower arm rearmost bushes de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded behind suspension mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both front tyres slightly worn inside edges

Front flexible exhaust section deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back beam bushes de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant low

Pass 30 Oct 2021 20,022 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 wheel rim has flat spot on inside

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear axle beam bushes weak

Fail 30 Oct 2021 20,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wheel rim has flat spot on inside

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

rear axle beam bushes weak

Pass 4 Nov 2020 13,966 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 12,993 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 10,593 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 7,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 6,174 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 5,908 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 5,908 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 5,631 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 5,340 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 5,044 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 4,664 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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FM57 OVU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,297cc 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 FM57 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM57 OVU registered?

FM57 OVU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is FM57 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 OVU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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