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MV08 ORG

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,105 mi
Last recorded57,105 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 57,105 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 57,105 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 52,725 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint. (part of cat) (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 13 May 2017 52,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation in headlight (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle pipes, corroded and insecure. fouling gearbox end casing (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation in headlamp (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65R13 sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/65R13 sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn on outer edges

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint. (part of cat) (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 49,035 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,551 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 8 Apr 2015 45,551 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 43,307 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 43,307 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 40,765 miles

fuel filter rusty

power steering pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres poor condition

Fail 7 May 2013 40,765 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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)

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

fuel filter rusty

power steering pipes starting to corrode

rear tyres poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2012 37,348 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 25 Apr 2012 37,348 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 29 Apr 2011 34,378 miles

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

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 ORG is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ORG, 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 ORG registered?

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

Is MV08 ORG safe to buy?

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