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FP08 OWC

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

107,791 mi
Last recorded107,791 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 OWC
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2024 107,791 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ABOVE EXHAUST BACK BOX (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 104,856 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BOTH REAR INNER WHEELARCHES

Fail 29 Jun 2023 104,776 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL NEXT TO SUSPENSION MOUNTING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL AS MARKED (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2022 102,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Distorted In 2 Places On Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,916 miles

Lower inner and outer sills have surface rust

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting close to markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 93,289 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,042 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 84,013 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel filter very rusty

underside sills and sill backs very rusty

Fail 28 Aug 2018 83,969 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction screen cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres wearing on inner edges

fuel filter very rusty

underside sills and sill backs very rusty

Pass 25 Aug 2017 81,396 miles

power steering pipes very rusty

underside, sills,floors and sill back very rusty

wear in rear axle bushes

Fail 24 Aug 2017 81,396 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

power steering pipes very rusty

underside, sills,floors and sill back very rusty

wear in rear axle bushes

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,065 miles

both rear axle bushes have slight vertical movement

power steering pipe is corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2016 81,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear axle bushes have slight vertical movement

power steering pipe is corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,894 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,745 miles

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 28 Apr 2014 80,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 65,982 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,170 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,842 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 OWC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OWC, 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 FP08 OWC registered?

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

Is FP08 OWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP08 OWC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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