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MA08 OXV

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,737 mi
Last recorded76,737 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2023 76,737 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH rear drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r inner wheel arch outside a prescribed area is corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2022 74,552 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s wing mirror broken

Pass 17 Aug 2021 73,732 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 73,732 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH rear drop sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 72,504 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear drop sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 72,504 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear drop sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front inner wheel arches corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 65,506 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 55,235 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 28,982 miles

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2017 28,982 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

n/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 7,899 miles

Nearside Front tyre edge cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 6,675 miles

n/s/f tyre tread starting tp crack

Pass 6 Mar 2013 5,839 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 5,169 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 4,398 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 4,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F brake disc outer face corroded

Slight brake fluctuation on front brake discs

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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MA08 OXV is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MA08 OXV, 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 MA08 OXV registered?

MA08 OXV is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is MA08 OXV safe to buy?

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