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MV08 OUF

2008 Ford Ka

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,968 mi
Last recorded85,968 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV08 OUF
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,968 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

front inner wing covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2018 85,968 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors corroded (2.4.A.3)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

front inner wing covers fitted

Pass 19 May 2017 77,930 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 77,851 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2016 67,704 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

both front chassis legs rusty

both sides front floor rusty

both sides rear under sills rusty

oil level low

Fail 16 May 2016 67,656 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip and cracked (8.3.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones rear inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' object on mirror (8.3.1e)

both front chassis legs rusty

both sides front floor rusty

both sides rear under sills rusty

oil level low

Pass 15 May 2015 59,815 miles

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

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

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

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

oil level low (topped up)

Pass 2 May 2014 49,767 miles

engine oil low [ topped]

Fail 2 May 2014 49,767 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil low [ topped]

Pass 21 May 2013 40,519 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 32,628 miles

brake fluid warning light flashing

footbrke long travel

oil level low

Pass 15 Apr 2011 23,005 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 23,005 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 OUF is a 2008 Ford Ka in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OUF, 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 OUF registered?

MV08 OUF is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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