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FV08 OAO

2008 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

56,233 mi
Last recorded56,233 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OAO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 56,233 miles

Offside Rear inner rear wheel arch corroding out of prescribed area.

under body corroding. both rear inner and outer sills corroding. both front inner wings corroding (suspension mounting)

Fail 27 Oct 2025 56,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front plastic wheel arch fouling brake hose

Offside Rear inner rear wheel arch corroding out of prescribed area.

under body corroding. both rear inner and outer sills corroding. both front inner wings corroding (suspension mounting)

Pass 30 Oct 2024 55,841 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 50,950 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,180 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 39,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 30,845 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 26,098 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 25,773 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 24,877 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 22,853 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 20,716 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 20,714 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 18,336 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 16,133 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 14,148 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 11,230 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 8,832 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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FV08 OAO is a 2008 Ford Ka in White with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV08 OAO, 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 FV08 OAO?

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What year was FV08 OAO registered?

FV08 OAO is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is FV08 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 OAO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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