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MV08 ORC

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,805 mi
Last recorded83,805 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2020 83,805 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion round filler neck

Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,226 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 70,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,464 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion started on front floor pans and undersills

Pass 12 Apr 2017 48,354 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 37,969 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 37,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 28,524 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 26,087 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 23,307 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,611 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2011 15,745 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 ORC is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ORC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MV08 ORC?

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What year was MV08 ORC registered?

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

Is MV08 ORC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV08 ORC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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