MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,223 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills (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))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
hand brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills on both sides corroded along with floor pan (not yet holed). (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general body corrosion
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm of rear axle mounting n/s & o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general corrosion
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
general corrosion
exhaust system deteraioted and has a tempory
Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
coil spring broken nearside front and offside front (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust system deteraioted and has a tempory
Both rear tyres perished & cracked
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Evidence of front brakes hoses rubbing on wheels (both sides)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both rear tyres perished & cracked
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Evidence of front brakes hoses rubbing on wheels (both sides)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Ford Ka?
Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV08 OLU is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 OLU, 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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FV08 OLU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2008.
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