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MV08 OCW

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

69,664 mi
Last recorded69,664 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 69,664 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose back quarter panel around fuel neck corroded away. and covered by tape. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 69,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Various areas marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose back quarter panel around fuel neck corroded away. and covered by tape. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,035 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 67,035 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside track rod end locking nut poor

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 65,157 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Chassis heavily corroded (not in prescribed area)

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 63,057 miles

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn near side rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 63,057 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section of off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/65x13 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn near side rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,127 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 58,127 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn off side rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 53,369 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Dec 2016 48,265 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 48,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 43,080 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 34,831 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 34,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,269 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 32,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 28,551 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 7 Jan 2013 28,547 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2012 25,123 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 25,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 21,625 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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MV08 OCW is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MV08 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

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

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