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OC07 CAB

2008 Ford Ka

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,417 mi
Last recorded34,417 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Ford Ka41,756 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOC07 CAB
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 34,417 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 30,801 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 30,801 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill corroded by axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 30,160 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 29,435 miles

Exhaust/hangers corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 29,415 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust/hangers corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 27,914 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wheel trims

Pass 5 Nov 2020 26,110 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

wheel trim

Pass 23 May 2019 23,695 miles

wheel trims

Pass 13 Jun 2018 21,279 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked & perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked & perishing

Fail 13 Jun 2018 21,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders. Tyre cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked & perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on shoulders. Tyre cracked & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre cracked & perishing

Pass 27 Jun 2017 19,898 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 18,387 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 16,906 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 15,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 13,156 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 13,156 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 10,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,984 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 8,947 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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OC07 CAB is a 2008 Ford Ka in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OC07 CAB, 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 OC07 CAB registered?

OC07 CAB is a 2008 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is OC07 CAB safe to buy?

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