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FP08 OUO

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,996 mi
Last recorded20,996 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 OUO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 20,996 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 20,066 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 20,065 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing /chassis corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill to floor corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 19,037 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 17,646 miles

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

Nearside Front front wing lower mounting corroded ( holed )

Offside Front lower wing mounting corroded ( holed )

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

Fail 9 May 2023 17,646 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front front wing lower mounting corroded ( holed )

Offside Front lower wing mounting corroded ( holed )

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

Pass 11 May 2022 16,397 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 16,342 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 15,094 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 15,092 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 13,591 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 12,219 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 12,219 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 10,924 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 10,924 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 9,475 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 8,003 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,675 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 5,424 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 4,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 3,537 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 2,859 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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FP08 OUO is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP08 OUO, 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

How do I check the history of FP08 OUO?

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What year was FP08 OUO registered?

FP08 OUO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is FP08 OUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 OUO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FP08 OUO have outstanding finance?

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