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MK08 OJX

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,537 mi
Last recorded27,537 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 OJX
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 27,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion on and around front and rear floor chassis and sills

Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both sides front sub frame mountings corroded

front chassis outriggers corroded

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Feb 2017 22,998 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

gearbox mounting defective

Fail 21 Feb 2017 22,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Around fuel filler door (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

gearbox mounting defective

Pass 23 Feb 2016 20,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear corrosion around fuel area

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 20,556 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases expansion joint detached from manifold (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear corrosion around fuel area

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 18,009 miles

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

o/s/f tyre perished on outer tread

Fail 17 Feb 2015 18,009 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre perished on outer tread

Pass 27 Feb 2014 16,911 miles

corrosion on exhaust ,not blowing

corrosion on front brake discs

nsf lower arm bush started to debond very slightly

osr osf and nsr tyreshave cracks in tread

Fail 26 Feb 2014 16,911 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion on exhaust ,not blowing

corrosion on front brake discs

nsf lower arm bush started to debond very slightly

osr osf and nsr tyreshave cracks in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2013 15,635 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 15,631 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 13,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front brake slight bind

Pass 1 Mar 2011 10,658 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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MK08 OJX is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MK08 OJX, 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 MK08 OJX registered?

MK08 OJX is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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