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MV08 OPR

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,156 mi
Last recorded92,156 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 OPR
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 92,156 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,380 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 79,653 miles

Brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 71,527 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2013 60,408 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 60,406 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 48,762 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

nearside headlight unit has slight condensation but not reducing light output

Fail 2 May 2012 48,762 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

nearside headlight unit has slight condensation but not reducing light output

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,487 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 OPR is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OPR, 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 OPR registered?

MV08 OPR is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is MV08 OPR safe to buy?

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