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MV08 ORK

2008 Ford Ka

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,365 mi
Last recorded80,365 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 80,365 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 79,765 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,947 miles

EML on

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

Fail 3 May 2018 74,921 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

EML on

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 74,861 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

eml on

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,445 miles

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

rust around fuel cap

Fail 22 Mar 2017 66,443 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outter sill (5.2.6)

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

rust around fuel cap

Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,449 miles

corrosion around fuel filler

Fail 31 Mar 2016 61,449 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion around fuel filler

Pass 30 Mar 2015 54,851 miles

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 54,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 46,270 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 36,545 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2013 36,545 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 29,712 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Fail 30 Mar 2011 26,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,949 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 ORK is a 2008 Ford Ka in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ORK, 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 ORK registered?

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

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