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MT08 OYM

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,242 mi
Last recorded72,242 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 OYM
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 72,242 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2023 72,174 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 64,888 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 64,846 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 60,530 miles

both front chassis corroded

both front floors corroded

both rear closing sill areas corroded

offside lower windscreen damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2020 57,272 miles

Chip in windscreen / vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2020 57,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Chip in windscreen / vehicle corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2019 52,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 22 Jun 2019 52,420 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s & n/s wishbone bushes split and starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No under bonnet checks carried out

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 22 Jun 2018 45,893 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 43,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 40,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 36,049 miles

chip in windscreen outside sweep of wipers

coolant level slightly low

nearside front brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 May 2014 31,993 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front inner brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 12 May 2014 31,993 miles

both front inner brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 2 May 2013 28,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 23,558 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 23,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 15,168 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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MT08 OYM is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MT08 OYM, 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 MT08 OYM registered?

MT08 OYM is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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