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FY08 OCN

2008 Ford Ka

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

78,175 mi
Last recorded78,175 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 OCN
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 78,175 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY SEAL ADDED UNDER VEHICLE

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in steering rak

Fail 15 Jan 2020 78,173 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in steering rak

Pass 11 Aug 2018 74,927 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 74,917 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 74,053 miles

Condensation in offside headlight. Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Play in axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 74,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Condensation in offside headlight. Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Play in axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,290 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 69,289 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 67,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 67,301 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on hub/strut on full lock (3.6.B.4a)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded along front panel (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water/ condensation in headlamp (1.7.5a)

items removed from windscreen before test

Fail 7 Apr 2016 67,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering inoperative steering noisey from pump area (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded along front panel (2.3.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner surfaces (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water/ condensation in headlamp (1.7.5a)

items removed from windscreen before test

Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 58,111 miles

Power steering pump slighlty noisey

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,358 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,378 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,082 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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FY08 OCN is a 2008 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY08 OCN, 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 FY08 OCN registered?

FY08 OCN is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is FY08 OCN safe to buy?

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