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MV08 OCS

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,231 mi
Last recorded57,231 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 OCS
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 57,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 47,506 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including subframe mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 47,503 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inside door- outer sill area marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Including subframe mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 46,123 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 18 May 2018 46,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/65/13 (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 22 May 2017 44,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 43,880 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 43,880 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% max 30% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,257 miles

spare tyre tread low on edge

Pass 28 Feb 2015 36,758 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 32,510 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 29,386 miles

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 9 Mar 2012 26,589 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 21,602 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

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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MV08 OCS is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MV08 OCS, 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 MV08 OCS registered?

MV08 OCS is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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