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FV08 OLU

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,223 mi
Last recorded63,223 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 OLU
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 63,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 56,021 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 54,005 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 54,005 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 51,005 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 48,358 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2017 43,398 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 38,536 miles

exhaust system deteraioted and has a tempory

Fail 6 May 2016 38,536 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2015 33,826 miles

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)

Pass 2 May 2015 33,826 miles

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)

Pass 3 May 2014 28,496 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 24,032 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 19,115 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 14,861 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 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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What year was FV08 OLU registered?

FV08 OLU is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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